Gerard Piqué experienced a moment of tension on March 15, when he appeared as a defendant in the Supercopa case. The Catalan is being investigated for his possible involvement in the agreement between the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Saudi agency SELA.
For almost two hours, Piqué offered his version of the events. He defended his role in the agreement and expressed his frustration over the prolongation of the case, which has been ongoing for three years. In an emotional final statement, the former footballer couldn't help but break down and burst into tears.
Now, an audio of Gerard Piqué crying during his appearance as a defendant in the case has come to light. The recording reveals the great emotional tension the former footballer experienced at that moment.
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"It's very frustrating, we've been dealing with this case for three years. I truly believe we've provided invaluable value to the Spanish Federation, the largest contract in the Federation's history," Piqué commented.
However, he acknowledged that, although he saw value in the agreement, he also understood that the contract could raise ethical doubts. "Then, well, I completely understand that in Spain people might see the issue of Saudi Arabia in one way or another, and I don't want to get into that."
"We've been dealing with the press for three years, you can't imagine how it affects having your name constantly come up in something that... In any other country in the world, and I don't want to pat myself on the back, they'd put up a statue of you."
Piqué also expressed his discomfort with the leaks related to the case. "I'm surprised that even today, three years later, things are still being leaked day after day in this procedure, which I believe is disrespectful," he stated.
Finally, the former footballer concluded: "In the end, this will end, and I hope it gets dismissed as soon as possible, but no one will ultimately pay for the reputational damage." These statements showed the discontent of the former Barça player.
These statements by Gerard Piqué reflect his suffering due to the prolongation of the judicial process. Additionally, they also highlight the personal impact it has had on his private life. The situation, which affects his reputation, surely won't be easy for his mother to assimilate.