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Javier Tebas Says Gerard Pique Could Be Punished for Espanyol Goal Celebration

La Liga president Javier Tebas has said Barcelona defender Gerard Pique could be punished for shushing Espanyol's fans in their 1-1 draw on Sunday.

Per Sport, he said: "The committee will rule if the gesture is punishable, but we will take it to them for them to make a decision. The regulations make it possible that certain ways of celebrating goals can be considered a provocation."

Pique made the gesture after he headed home the equaliser at the RCDE Stadium to salvage a point for the Blaugrana against their bitter rivals.

ESPN's Samuel Marsden believes the celebration was warranted:

The centre-back has a long history with Espanyol, and some of their supporters often direct insults at his family; his wife Shakira and his son, Milan.