Pique Proud To Play For Spain, Despite Pushing For Catalan Independence

Barcelona defender , Gérard Pique says he is proud to line up for Spain, despite pushing for Catalan independence.

The 30-year-old was named in the Spain squad to face Albania and Israel in the world cup qualifiers and has been a vocal supporter of Catalan independence, ahead of the referendum.

The centre-back, who has played 91 games for Spain, said he was delighted to be included in Julen Lopetegui’s squad.
“I am very happy to return and see if we can win the first game which would qualify us, which is what is important, and be once again in the World Cup finals,” Pique said, via Marca .

“I have always said that to play for the national team is a pride and a great motivation. The fact that the coach has called me up again shows that I am doing things well.”

Spain are three points clear atop Group G ahead of their final two qualifiers.

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