Andorra Owner Pique Handed Six-Game Ban for Outburst at Referee
The federation also fined FC Andorra €1,500 and partially closed its stadium after officials said Piqué confronted referees in a report.
- On Wednesday, the Royal Spanish Football Federation suspended Andorra owner Gerard Pique for six matches and two months following incidents of "minor violent behaviour" toward match officials during last Friday's 1-0 loss to Albacete.
- Pique reportedly told referee Ena Wolf to "leave with an escort so nobody attacks you" after the match, claiming "in another country you would get beaten up, but we're civilised here in Andorra."
- Andorra additionally faces a 1,500 euros fine, with the federation ordering closure of the presidential box and VIP areas for two home matches.
- Sporting director Jaume Nogues received a six-game ban and two-month suspension, while president Ferran Vilaseca was issued a four-month suspension, restricting both from formal roles in Spanish football.
- This incident marks the second time in over a month that Pique has clashed with match officials, including a previous dispute during a 3-3 draw with Malaga in April when he lamented a "historic robbery.
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The RFEF punished the former player of Barcelona after the incidents that occurred after the match between FC Andorra and Albacete in Second Division
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Independent EspañolThe Spanish football federation suspended Gerard Piqué, owner of Andorra, for six games after his complaints about the arbitration of a second division meeting.
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1010 WCSIAndorra’s Piqué Banned For 2 Months, 6 Matches After Clash With Match Officials
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Spanish soccer federation on Wednesday suspended Andorra owner Gerard Piqué for six matches following his complaints with the refereeing of a second-division game. The federation also prohibited the former Spain and Barcelona star from acting as the club’s owner for two months for incidents during a 1-0 loss to Albacete at home on May 1. The club was fined 1,500 euros ($1,762), and its stadium was …
Former football star and current club owner Gerard Pique has been severely punished against Albacete in Spain after an eclat at his FC Andorra. The 39-year-old ex-professional of FC Barcelona has been blocked for six games because of "easy violence against the referees", the disciplinary committee of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF) announced. Pique has also been banned for two months.Officially attacked and threatenedThe incidents occurr…
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