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Barcelona's loyal, 'modern' defender: Gerard Pique

Barcelona's veteran defender Gerard Pique announced his retirement Thursday from professional football. The 35-year-old Spaniard declared that the La Liga match Saturday against Almeria will be his last and he will not play for another team than Barcelona.

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- SPAIN: Pique was an integral part of the legendary Spain squad that dominated world football for years. After winning a European U-19 Championship during his early days with the national team, more was on the way for Pique and his compatriots.