21 Facts About Gerard Pique

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

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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.

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

12. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, 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.

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