Barcelona and Spain legend Gerard Pique retires; to play final game of career vs Almeria

Spain and Barcelona legend Gerard Pique has anunced his retirement after a trophy-len career. veteran defender, in a video on Twitter, informed that Barcelona's game against Almeria on Saturday, vember 5, would be his final game. 

He said in video, " last few weeks, months, people have been talking about me. Until w, I haven't said anything. But w, I want to be one talking about me. Like many of you, I have been a Barca fan. I was born into a football loving family of Barca fans. From a very young , I never wanted to become a football player, I wanted to be a Barca player."

He ded, "I've been thinking about that kid lately. About what that little Gerard would have thought if he h been told his dreams would come true. That he would make it to Barca first team. That he would win every trophy possible. That he would become a European champion and a world champion. That he would become one of team's captains. It's been 25 years since I joined Barca. I left and I came back."

Gerard Pique was visibly emotional in video as he anunced his retirement. 

Spanish legend said, "Football has given me everything, Barca has given me everything, you culers have given me everything. And w that kid's dream has come true. I want to tell you I have decided that w is time to bring that journey to its end.  I've always said re would t be any or team after Barca. And that's how it will be. This Saturday's game will be my last at Camp u. I'll see you at Camp u. Long live Barca."

A trophy-len career

Gerard Pique has h an outstanding career, as he has won every trophy associated with club football and international football. 

He won Premier League, four Champions League trophies, 8 La Liga titles, UEFA Super Cup thrice, FIFA Club World Cup thrice in his club football career.

With Spain, he won coveted FIFA World Cup in 2010, European Championship in 2012, and U-19 European Championship in 2006. 

Pique has also been named in Champions League and La Liga Teams of Year on multiple occasions. With over 100 Champions League appearances and 615 appearances for Barcelona, Gerard Pique has w hung up his boots.