Gerard Pique is quitting football
Gerard Pique is quitting football

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The former couple had been together for 11 years, having started dating in 2010. In an interview, Gerard Pique recalled the first time he met the singer, who performed at the 2010 World Cup before Spain’s 1-0 win over the Netherlands in the finals and talked about their relationship.

Gerard Pique Made Shocking Announcement About Quitting Football

Shakira and Gerard Pique
Shakira and Gerard Pique

According to sources, the defender will quit playing after Barcelona’s game vs Almeria at Camp Nou on Saturday, and that will be an emotional send-off. Gerard Pique made the shocking announcement in a touching two-minute video posted on social media, where the 35-year-old talked about his time with the club which he joined back in 2008 from Manchester United. He said:

“I have always said that after Barcelona there wouldn’t be another team and that’s the way it will be. This Saturday will be my last game at the Camp Nou. I will become a regular fan. I will support the team. I will pass my love of Barca to my children as my family did with me. And you know me. Sooner or later. I’ll be back. I’ll see you at the Camp Nou. Long live Barca. Always.”

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Fans reaction:

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People all over the internet have reacted to this shocking news and many even shared their opinions by saying how Shakira is dominating his life and career following the cheating scandal. It marks the end of the long and successful career for this talented footballer where he paved his way through the youth ranks as a boy. Gerard Pique first joined  La Masia set-up way back in 1997 and was in the same age category as future teammates Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas.

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Why Barcelona Legend Gerard Pique Is Retiring From Football?

Barcelona star says goodbye to his career
Barcelona star says goodbye to his career

After the footballer got accused of cheating on his ex-partner, Pique decided to quit his career as a footballer. But the star wants to pass his love for Barca to his children. The World Cup champion, who shares sons Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, with the singer, gushed in the video clip. He said “As my family did with me. And you know me, sooner or later, I’ll be back. I’ll see you at Camp Nou. Long live Barca. Always.”

Another source revealed that he is calling it quits because he is not ready to accept a substitute’s role and feels that he can still contribute a lot to football.

Source: Twitter

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