http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gerard-c14664 Pique, was pleased after he was awarded with the ‘socio’ insignia while still serving the club.
Pique was made a member of La Blaugrana when he was an infant and last week he was awarded the insignia for his membership in the club for 25 years. He became the first player to do so while still at service in the club.
The centre-back revealed that it was his grandfather’s idea to join the club and become a Barcelonista.
“It was my grandfather’s idea. He was on the board of directors of Barcelona, and from the beginning he wanted to make me a Barcelonista.”
The Spanish international had also words of appreciation for his grandfather and thanked him for the path he chose for him.
“I have to thank him because now I'm celebrating my 25th anniversary because of him.”
The player is in a high-profile relationship with the Colombian pop singer, Shakira, and he was inquired about her influence on his life and career so far.
The 25-year-old shared his thoughts on love and how important it is for one’s life. He stated the fact that when you have love your whole life changes and you see things in a different way.
“I believe love changes you. It’s a very important part of your life. And when you have it, you see things in a different way than you might have done before.”
Pique also remarked on the difference between when you are single and when you are in a loving relationship. He revealed that when he was single all he used to think about and concentrate on was playing football and spending time with his friends.
All of that has changed for him as he now gives more priority to his family and the needs that come with it.
“When you’re single, you concentrate very much on football and your friends. Now it’s about your partner, and there’s a baby coming too - so things change and you have to adapt.”
Pique is happy that his team is now 16 points above their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, and are favorites to win the title this season.
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