{"title":"Pique","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerard Pique established himself as one of the most recognisable defenders of his generation, combining physical strength with composure on the ball. His career brought success at both club and international level, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012 with Spain. He also won the Premier League and Champions League with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/footballshirtparadise.com\/collections\/manchester-united\" title=\"Man United shirts\"\u003eManchester United\u003c\/a\u003e before returning to Barcelona in 2008, where he became a key figure in one of the most successful periods in the club's history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePique's career at Barca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiqué returned to his boyhood club at the beginning of the 2008\/09 season and quickly became an important part of Pep Guardiola's defence. Barcelona won the treble that season, lifting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/footballshirtparadise.com\/collections\/laliga\" title=\"LaLiga shirts\"\u003eLaLiga\u003c\/a\u003e, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. Over the following years, Piqué helped the team secure further domestic titles and European trophies, forming defensive partnerships with players such as Carles Puyol and Javier Mascherano. His number 3 shirt became a familiar sight during Barcelona's trophy-winning campaigns, including the Champions League victories of 2009, 2011 and 2015. Browse our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/footballshirtparadise.com\/collections\/fc-barcelona\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcelona football shirts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to explore original shirts from the club's different eras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant for both club and country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gerard Piqué collection at Football Shirt Paradise is dedicated to original football shirts featuring the Spanish centre-back's name. His career offers collectors several different eras to look for, from his early years at Manchester United to his long spell at Barcelona and his appearances for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/footballshirtparadise.com\/collections\/spain\" title=\"Spain shirt collection\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e. International shirts from the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 are particularly connected to his achievements on the biggest stage. For collectors interested in Barcelona's modern history, Piqué shirts also represent the defensive foundation behind teams that won major honours across multiple seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerard Piqué's career after football\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetiring in November 2022 did not mark the end of Piqué's involvement in sport. Through Kosmos, the sports and media company he founded in 2017, he has pursued projects that rethink how football is organised and experienced. One of his best-known ventures is the Kings League, launched in Barcelona in 2023: a seven-a-side competition that mixes football with streaming, internet personalities and unconventional rules. Piqué has also invested in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sorare.com\" title=\"Sorare official website\"\u003eSorare\u003c\/a\u003e, the fantasy sports platform built around officially licensed digital player cards, and has been involved in the ownership of FC Andorra. These ventures have kept him connected to football while establishing a second career as an entrepreneur. His continued presence in the sport gives fans another reason to look back at his playing days, when he won major trophies with both Barcelona and Spain. Original Piqué shirts preserve a tangible connection to that playing career, from his early success in England to his most celebrated seasons in Catalonia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barcelona-2018-19-home-shirt-pique","title":"Barcelona 2018\/19 Home Shirt Pique (M-Mint)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarcelona 2018\/19 home shirt, worn by big names in big games, but also worn during a horrifying season for most Barca fans. This shirt is without a doubt one of the most iconic football shirts from the 21st century. Lionel Messi in his prime, new young talent emerging from La Masia and finally some big spending for the Catalans. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an amazing LaLiga campaign, the club managed to win the league with a big point difference to 2nd place Atletico. Barcelona ended their domestic league with 87 points, 90 goals scored, and 36 goals conceded. Barca was one the verge of having a quadruple winning season, as they also won the Supercopa. However, they got beaten by Valencia in the Copa del Rey final. There was only 1 price left to grab; the Champions League. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarcelona started their UCL campaign in the so-called group of death, with PSV Eindhoven, Spurs and Inter Milan. They topped their group and continued by beating Lyon and Manchester United, both really exciting games. They now were in the semi-finals against Liverpool. Despite winning the first game at the Camp Nou with 3-0, FC Barcelona went on to lose on aggregate (4-3). The first heartbreak of a new painful era, coming to Barcelona. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerard Pique was one of the club's key players. He played 52 games, scored 7 goals and made 4 assists in all competitions. He was one of four captains and a leader in the dressing room, making him one of the big names of this Barcelona super team. The style code for this football shirt is 894430-456, used to check the shirt's authenticity. With Nike, always make sure to use the 2nd code from the bottom, from the small tag behind the washing labels. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52595731300688,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4057\/5824\/files\/Barcelona_2018_19_Home_Shirt_Pique_3_Back_894430-456.jpg?v=1787499944"},{"product_id":"barcelona-2020-21-home-shirt-pique","title":"Barcelona 2020\/21 Home Shirt Pique (S-Excellent)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barcelona 2020\/21 home shirt was made by Nike and marked the return of the club's traditional vertical stripes after the chequered design used the previous season. Each blue and red stripe is outlined with a thin gold border, inspired by the Barcelona crest that appeared on the club's shirts during the 1920s, a decade often referred to as Barca's first golden era. The shirt has a round collar with matching gold trim and the Catalan Senyera flag stitched below the back of the neck. This shirt is printed with Gerard Pique's name and number 3, the number he wore throughout his second spell at Barcelona after returning from Manchester United in 2008. This Barca 2020\/21 home shirt is available in size small (S) and excellent condition, as the #3 printing contains minor air marks from printing. The style code for this Nike and Barca football shirts is CD4232-456S. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020\/21 season was one of transition for Barcelona. Ronald Koeman replaced Quique Setién as head coach following the club's 8-2 defeat against Bayern Munich in the previous Champions League campaign. Barcelona finished third in LaLiga with 79 points and won the Copa del Rey after defeating Athletic Club 4-0 in the final, the club's only major trophy of the season. They also reached the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, where they were eliminated 5-2 on aggregate by Paris Saint-Germain. Gerard Pique missed a large part of the campaign after suffering a serious knee ligament injury against Atletico Madrid in November 2020, but returned in time for the decisive part of the season. He made 23 appearances in all competitions and scored 2 goals, while also becoming one of the captains responsible for guiding a squad that included emerging talents Pedri, Ronald Araujo and Oscar Mingueza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerard Pique had already established himself as one of the most successful defenders in football by the time this shirt was worn. After coming through Barcelona's famous La Masia academy, he spent four years at Manchester United before returning to his boyhood club in 2008. Between 2008 and 2021, Pique won eight LaLiga titles, three UEFA Champions League trophies and seven Copa del Rey titles with Barcelona. Internationally, he formed one of football's most successful defensive partnerships alongside Sergio Ramos, winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012 with Spain. His ability to play out from the back made him a perfect fit for Barcelona's possession based style, and he finished his career with well over 600 appearances for the club.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52595733791056,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4057\/5824\/files\/Barcelona_2020_21_Home_Shirt_Pique_Back_CD4232-456S.jpg?v=1770290748"},{"product_id":"barcelona-2018-19-home-shirt-pique-1","title":"Barcelona 2018\/19 Home Shirt Pique (M-Excellent)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iconic 2018\/19 Barcelona home shirt with Barca legend Gerard Pique on the back. In this season Pique and his Barcelona were on the hunt for their sixth Champions League title. With Ernesto Valverde on the sideline, Messi up front and Pique leading the backline, the Catalans looked more dangerous than ever. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52836385194320,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4057\/5824\/files\/Barcelona_2018_19_Home_Shirt_Pique_Back_894430-456.jpg?v=1774368867"}],"url":"https:\/\/footballshirtparadise.com\/collections\/pique.oembed","provider":"Football Shirt Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}