48 Facts About Gerard Piqué

1. Gerard Pique was happy with what he saw from the 31-year-old superstar and he hopes Messi is ready to go against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

2. Gerard Pique is one of the tallest defenders in modern football.

3. In 2017, Gerard Pique came under intense criticism in Spain for supporting the clamor for a referendum on the Catalonia independence agitations.

4. Gerard Pique was thrilled to be reunited with his new teammates most of whom were his contemporaries from his days at the Barca Youth team.

5. In 1997, at the age of 10, Gerard Pique joined Barcelona's Youth Team playing as a defensive midfielder and Central Defender.

6. Gerard Pique is a center back playing his club football for Spanish Giants Barcelona.

7. Gerard Pique has represented Spain 102 times, making his debut on 11 February 2009.

8. Gerard Pique was immense, Arthur kept things ticking over and Messi was Messi.

9. In 2016, Gerard Pique scored his fifth goal for Spain at the UEFA Euro 2016 competition; in the opening game against the Czech Republic.

10. Gerard Pique played against Manchester United on the 27 May 2009 in the Champions League Final.

11. Gerard Pique plays as a center-back for the Spain national team and the Spanish football club Barcelona.

12. Gerard Pique started his career in FC Barcelona's youth teams as a defensive midfielder, but before he signed his first professional contract with the club, he decided to join Manchester United.

13. Gerard Pique is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team.

14. Gerard Pique founded Kosmos in 2017 and is the current president of the sports and media investment group.

15. Gerard Pique was the face of Mango's men's line HE for four consecutive campaign seasons between 2011 and 2012.

16. On 11 August 2018, Gerard Pique announced his retirement from international football.

17. Gerard Pique was one of three Spanish defenders included in UEFA's Team of the Tournament as La Roja conceded only one goal in six matches.

18. Gerard Pique successfully converted the team's third penalty in a semi-final shoot-out win over Portugal.

19. Gerard Pique played every minute of Spain's UEFA Euro 2012 campaign, partnering Sergio Ramos in the centre of defence.

20. Gerard Pique made his tournament debut for Spain at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, starting in four of the team's five matches as La Roja finished in third place.

21. Gerard Pique was a member of the Spain under-19 side that won the 2006 U-19 European Championship in Poland.

22. On 20 May 2014, Gerard Pique signed a contract extension with Barcelona, keeping him at the club until 2019.

23. On 26 February 2010, Gerard Pique signed a contract extension to keep him at Barcelona until at least summer 2015.

24. Gerard Pique assisted Pedro's 89th minute equalising goal which took the match to extra-time.

25. Gerard Pique has represented Spain, making his debut on 11 February 2009.

26. Gerard Pique is one of four players to have won the UEFA Champions League two years in a row with different teams, the others being Marcel Desailly, Paulo Sousa and Samuel Eto'o.

27. Gerard Pique insists Ousmane Dembele needs to improve his all-round attitude to being a professional footballer with Barcelona.

28. Gerard Pique gives Ousmane Dembele advice on how to succeed at Barcelona.

29. Gerard Pique has fired a strong message to one of Barcelona's biggest stars after recent reports linked the ace with a move to Liverpool.

30. In a post-match interview, Gerard Pique was asked about the young Frenchman's omission from the squad.

31. Gerard Pique has fired a strong message to one of Barcelona's biggest stars after recent reports linked the ace with a transfer to Liverpool.

32. Gerard Pique sends strong message to Barcelona star amid Liverpool transfer links.

33. Gerard Pique is another man who seems to have won it all, with a Premier League, seven La Ligas, four Champions Leagues, a European Championship and a World Cup to his name.

34. Gerard Pique will more than likely be the one who's assigned to man-mark Mauro Icardi—Inter's main attacking threat—and attempt to keep him out of the game.

35. Gerard Pique says Barcelona are better than ever after Clasico win.

36. In the midst of battle, Gerard Pique produced a class gesture.

37. Gerard Pique says Rafael Nadal to play in new Davis Cup format.

38. Gerard Pique requests Camp Nou fans to stop insulting Sergio Ramos.

39. Gerard Pique attempted to silence the Barcelona fans who were abusing opponent Sergio Ramos during El Clasico on Sunday.

40. Gerard Pique asks Barcelona fans to stop chanting abuse at Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos in middle of El Clasico.

41. Gerard Pique speaks after producing iconic 'five' hand gesture in El Clasico victory.

42. Gerard Pique asks Barcelona fans to stop abusing Sergio Ramos during El Clasico.

43. Gerard Pique is one the best defenders in the world and is a key figure at FC Barcelona ever since he returned to the club from Manchester United in 2008.

44. Gerard Pique is a modern defender, who combines strength with good technique and passing.

45. On 30 June 2013, Gerard Pique was sent off during the final against Brazil.

46. On 6 February 2009, Gerard Pique was called up to the senior squad for the friendly against England on 11 February.

47. On 18 January 2018, Gerard Pique extended his contract again, this time until 2022.

48. On 28 May 2011, Gerard Pique played in his second Champions League Final.