Controversial Spanish defender Gerard Pique insisted Sunday that he will end his international career after the 2018 World Cup.
The Barcelona star has come under
regular fire for his performances on the field and his support off the
pitch for his pro-Catalan stance.
“The World Cup in Russia is going to be
my last tournament with the national team and I hope to take a lot of
pleasure from these last two years,” he said after Sunday’s 2-0
qualifying win against Albania.
“This is not a decision that I have
taken today, I have been thinking about it. But the criticisms today
have added to what has happened over the last few years.
“There are also people who believe that
it’s better that I am not here,” added Pique who will be 31 when the
2018 World Cup takes place.
Pique, who has often been jeered by
Spanish fans, played in the Spain team which won the 2010 World Cup and
2012 European championships.
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