[ad_1]
Gérard Piqué calls for respect in all Spain after representing Catalonia in a friendly match against Venezuela.
Barcelona defender and former Spanish international Pique played the role of Catalonia Winner South American visitors Venezuela 2-1 in Girona on Monday.
The 32-year-old is out of retirement, who ended his career in Spain after the 2018 World Cup, made his 10th participation for Catalonia – whose match against Venezuela had no official status because they are not recognized by FIFA or the UEFA.
Anti-Spanish rumors were reported during the match at Estadi Montilivi because of persistent tension following the referendum on the independence of Catalonia in 2017, which was deemed illegal by the Spanish government and led to violent clashes between police and voters.
In response to the songs, Pique said after the match: "Respect first and foremost, but on all sides. In Catalonia, we must preach by example. "
Venezuela beat Lionel Messi's Argentina last week but Catalonia was victorious thanks to goals from Bojan Krkic and Javi Puado, who scored the winner three minutes from the end.
Spades was questioned about his decision to leave Spain last year and the veteran insisted that he has no regrets.
"The Catalan team needs me one day, I came here to have a good time with my teammates and it has nothing to do with the Spanish national team, "Said Spades." If Luis Enrique called me, would I come back? It's a decision made and I do not regret it. "
[ad_2]
Source link
