Jordi Alba has paid an emotional tribute to Barcelona legend Gerard Pique after his closing look on the Camp Nou earlier than his retirement.
- Alba paid tribute after Pique’s closing Camp Nou sport
- Performed collectively for 10 years
- Stated defender ‘left his soul in each sport’
WHAT HAPPENED? Pique made an emotional closing look on the Camp Nou on Saturday evening and teammates previous and current have paid tribute to the legendary defender. Alba made up a part of the formidable Barcelona defence alongside Pique and he defined precisely how a lot the Catalonian means to the membership.
WHAT HE SAID: Talking after the sport, Alba advised reporters: “I really feel sorry. I am grateful for every little thing he is given to all of us. He is executed rather a lot for the membership. In the long run it is a disgrace. His absence will probably be observed. Not solely in soccer, however in human phrases. It’s the legislation of life. He has left his soul in each sport. It is a disgrace.
“An essential piece of the dressing room is leaving. We’re going to miss him rather a lot. Individuals realise and are conscious of every little thing he has given Barcelona. Let’s attempt win titles to dedicate to him.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: On Thursday evening Pique introduced his shock retirement in a transferring video on social media. The defender has fallen out of favour with Xavi in latest months, and it’s believed he has taken a pay lower to assist the Blaugrana attempt to stability their books.
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WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA? The Blaugrana have yet another sport earlier than the World Cup break once they face Osasuna on November 8. Pique will probably be a part of the squad, but it surely stays to be seen whether or not he will probably be handed any taking part in time.