Gerard Pique is setting up an intriguing off-pitch head-to-head battle with tennis star Roger Federer, after his company won the rights to organise the new-look Davis Cup.
The Barcelona star has stated his intention to move the inter-country tennis tournament from its current November date back to September - which puts him on a collision course with Federer's Europe vs Rest Of The World Laver Cup event, currently being held in September.
Pique told Le Figaro: "After talking with most of the players, most prefer the Davis Cup to take place in September. I want to set up a competition in accordance with what they want.