Gerard Pique, Barcelona, announces retirement after heavenly career

Gerard Pique, Barcelona

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Gerard Pique, Barcelona

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Gerard Pique, Barcelona

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Gerard Pique, Barcelona

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Gerard Pique, Barcelona

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Gerard Pique, Barcelona

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Gerard Pique, Barcelona

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Gerard Pique, Barcelona

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Gerard Pique, Barcelona

Barcelona's Gerard Pique announced his retirement on Thursday

Gerard Pique, Barcelona

He said " the moment has come to end of the journey" 35 year old posted on twitter

Gerard Pique, Barcelona

The match againse Almeria on Saturday will be his last match at Camp Nou

Gerard Pique, Barcelona

The veteran defender bows out with four Champions League titles & the cup 2010 and Euro 2012 with Spain

Gerard Pique, Barcelona

Gerard Pique, Barcelona

Gerard Pique, Barcelona

Gerard Pique, Barcelona

The couple announced separation in June & has two children.

Gerard Pique, Barcelona

Gerard Pique founded a sports event company Kosmos & had mixed business career too.

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