Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has announced his retirement from football, saying Saturday's game against Almería will be his last.

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In a heartfelt video posted on his social media on Thursday, 35-year-old Picky said, "This is the moment to end this phase of my life.

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After 14 years of trophy-laden at the club since his return from Manchester United in 2008, Orr Pique retired a Barcelona legend.

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He came through Barcelona's famed La Masia academy before signing for Manchester United and its legendary coach Alex Ferguson

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Pique was an important part of the famous Barcelona teams that were known for their tiki-taka style of play with Lionel Messi as the main focal point.

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where he became a first-team regular and one of the best defenders in the world under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola, who is now the manager of Manchester City.

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The defender played 615 games - including 396 in the Spanish League and 126 in the Champions League - with Barcelona, ​​winning eight La Liga titles and three Champions League titles.

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Barcelona are attempting to transition into a new era, which means they have limited their playing time.

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He became the European Champion and the World Champion. that he would play with some of the best players in history

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Football has given me everything. I have always said that after leaving Barca, I will not be in any other team and it will happen.

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