Gerard Pique couldn’t take to the pitch in his last sport for Barcelona as he was despatched off at half-time by the referee for swearing at him.
- Pique argued with referee at half-time
- Was proven crimson for verbal abuse
- Couldn’t take play in his last sport
WHAT HAPPENED? The defender was despatched off not lengthy after team-mate Robert Lewandowski obtained a second yellow card for a flying elbow. Pique, who began the sport on the substitute’s bench, was seen following the referee, Gil Manzano, to the tunnel and the pair have been concerned in a heated dialogue. In his match report, the official talked about that the centre-back abused him verbally.
WHAT THEY SAID: “Have you ever seen the nook [for the Osasuna goal]? You’re the referee that has f*cked us probably the most by a distance. You’re a fucking shame, go f*ck your self,” Pique allegedly stated to the referee.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Earlier in November, Pique introduced that he’ll retire from soccer earlier than the World Cup break. He obtained a heat send-off final weekend in his last look at Camp Nou however needed to finish his profession on a controversial notice.
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WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA? The Blaugrana managed to beat Osasuna 2-1 regardless of their numerical drawback, and head into the World Cup break on prime of La Liga. They may return to motion on December 31, after they tackle metropolis rivals Espanyol.
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