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Pique tells Barcelona fans: I was born here and I will die here

Gerard Pique was given a fine send off on Saturday after playing his last game for Barcelona at the Camp Nou against Almeria.

It was, as expected, an emotional evening for the defender, the team, Xavi, and the supporters inside the ground.

After the match Pique went off on a lap of honour before picking up the microphone and managing a tearful speech.

“First of all, thanks. To all my teammates, the staff, the people at the gym, the club,” he said.

“To everyone who helps us every day to make everything easier.