History of Gerard Piqué in Timeline
Gerard Piqué Bernabeu is a retired Spanish footballer known for his exceptional skill as a centre-back. His talent earned him recognition as one of the top defenders of his time.
February 1987: Early Career and Move to Manchester United
Gerard Piqué Bernabeu, born in February 1987, began his youth career playing as a defensive midfielder for FC Barcelona's youth teams. However, before signing a professional contract, he joined Manchester United.
October 2004: Manchester United Debut
In October 2004, Piqué made his debut for Manchester United as a centre-back substitute in a League Cup victory.
2004: Piqué Begins Professional Career at Manchester United
In 2004, Piqué began his professional football career with Manchester United.
January 2005: First Full Debut for Manchester United
Piqué started for Manchester United in January 2005, marking his full debut in a draw against Exeter City in the FA Cup.
February 2005: New Contract and Loan to Real Zaragoza
Piqué signed a contract extension with Manchester United in February 2005 but was loaned to Real Zaragoza for the following season.
October 2005: Premier League Debut for Manchester United
In October 2005, Piqué debuted in the Premier League as a substitute in a win against Sunderland.
March 2006: First Premier League Start for Manchester United
Piqué made his first Premier League start in March 2006, playing at right-back for Manchester United against West Ham.
August 2006: Loan Move to Real Zaragoza
In August 2006, Piqué joined Real Zaragoza on loan, where he made 22 appearances.
2006: UEFA European Under-19 Championship Victory
As a member of the Spain under-19 team, Piqué played a key role in their victory at the 2006 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He showcased strong defensive skills throughout the tournament and contributed offensively in the final against Scotland, providing an assist and nearly scoring himself.
May 2007: Planned Assessment and Discussion of Future at Manchester United
In May 2007, it was announced that Piqué would remain at Manchester United for the following season after a planned assessment by Sir Alex Ferguson.
November 2007: First Champions League Goal for Manchester United
Piqué scored his first UEFA Champions League goal for Manchester United in November 2007 during a resounding win against Dynamo Kyiv.
December 2007: Second Champions League Goal
In December 2007, during a Champions League match against Roma, Piqué scored his second goal for Manchester United.
2007: FIFA U-20 World Cup Participation
Piqué participated in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, starting in all six of Spain's matches. While he scored a goal in a comeback victory against Brazil, he also missed a crucial penalty in a shootout against the Czech Republic, leading to Spain's elimination in the quarter-finals.
May 2008: Return to Barcelona
Piqué rejoined Barcelona from Manchester United in May 2008, signing a four-year contract.
2008: Beginning of Image Rights Fraud
Gerard Piqué's involvement in image rights fraud began in 2008.
2008: First Champions League Goal for Barcelona
On November 26, 2008, during the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, Piqué scored his first goal for Barcelona, contributing to their win against Sporting CP.
2008: Piqué Returns to Barcelona
Piqué returned to his boyhood club, Barcelona, in 2008.
January 2009: First Domestic Goal for Barcelona
Two months after his first goal for Barcelona, Piqué scored his first domestic goal for the club in January 2009, securing a victory against Espanyol in the Copa del Rey.
February 2009: International Debut for Spain
Piqué made his debut for the Spanish national team in February 2009.
February 2009: Senior National Team Debut
Piqué made his debut for the senior Spanish national team in February 2009 during a friendly match against England, playing the full game in a 2-0 victory.
March 2009: First International Goal
In March 2009, during his second appearance for the Spanish national team, Piqué scored the winning goal against Turkey in a 2010 World Cup qualifying match.
2009: First Trophy with Barcelona and Historic Treble
In 2009, Piqué won his first trophy with Barcelona, the Copa del Rey. They then went on to win La Liga and the Champions League, securing a historic treble.
2009: Piqué's Contract Extension
Piqué's 2005 contract extension with Manchester United was set to run until the summer of 2009.
February 2010: Contract Extension with Barcelona
Piqué signed a contract extension with Barcelona in February 2010, extending his stay until at least the summer of 2015.
December 2010: First Match as Barcelona Captain
In December 2010, Piqué captained Barcelona for the first time in a Champions League match against Rubin Kazan.
2010: World Cup Triumph and Defensive Prowess
At the 2010 World Cup, Piqué was a crucial part of Spain's defensive line, starting all seven matches alongside Carles Puyol. They conceded only two goals throughout the entire tournament, ultimately winning the World Cup. During a group stage match against Switzerland, Piqué sustained a facial injury after being accidentally kicked by Swiss player Eren Derdiyok.
2010: End of Image Rights Fraud
Gerard Piqué's image right fraud case ended in 2010.
May 2011: Second Champions League Title with Barcelona
Piqué played in his second Champions League final in May 2011, helping Barcelona to victory against Manchester United.
2011: Relationship with Shakira Begins
Gerard Piqué began his relationship with Shakira in 2011, after they met during the filming of the "Waka Waka" music video.
2011: Mango Campaign and Voice Acting
Piqué began modeling for Mango's men's line HE and voiced the Pirate King in the Catalan version of "The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!" in 2011.
2012: Continuation of Mango Campaign
Gerard Piqué continued his modeling work for Mango's men's line HE for the fourth consecutive season in 2012.
2012: UEFA Euro 2012 Victory and Defensive Dominance
In 2012, Piqué played every minute of Spain's victorious UEFA Euro 2012 campaign. He partnered with Sergio Ramos in central defense, contributing to Spain's impressive record of conceding only one goal in six matches. Piqué also scored a crucial penalty in the semi-final shootout against Portugal.
January 2013: Birth of Milan Piqué Mebarak
Gerard Piqué and Shakira welcomed their first son, Milan Piqué Mebarak, in January 2013.
June 2013: Confederations Cup and Red Card Incident
During the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, Piqué successfully converted his penalty in a shootout victory against Italy in the semi-final. However, in the final against Brazil, he received a straight red card for a tackle on Neymar, contributing to Spain's 3-0 loss and ending their record 29-match unbeaten streak.
May 2014: Contract Extension with Barcelona
Piqué signed a contract extension with Barcelona in May 2014, keeping him at the club until 2019.
2014: Piqué's Second Treble with Barcelona
Gerard Piqué was part of the Barcelona squad that won a second treble in the 2014-2015 season.
January 2015: Birth of Sasha Piqué Mebarak
Gerard Piqué and Shakira's second son, Sasha Piqué Mebarak, was born in January 2015.
June 2015: Fifth Champions League Title with Barcelona
Piqué started in the 2015 Champions League final where Barcelona won their fifth Champions League title, defeating Juventus in June 2015.
2016: Conviction for Image Rights Fraud
Piqué was found guilty of image rights fraud in 2016 by Spain's National Court.
2017: Catalan Independence Referendum
Piqué faced backlash from some Spanish fans for his public support of the 2017 Catalan independence referendum.
January 2018: Contract Extension with Barcelona
In January 2018, Piqué extended his contract with Barcelona until 2022.
August 2018: Larry Ellison's Support for Kosmos
In August 2018, Larry Ellison announced his support for Kosmos and his investment in the Kosmos-ITF partnership.
August 2018: Retirement from International Football
Piqué announced his retirement from playing for the Spanish national team in August 2018.
December 2018: Acquisition of FC Andorra
Piqué's firm, Kosmos Holding, purchased the Spanish football club FC Andorra in December 2018.
2018: Retirement from International Football
Piqué retired from international football after the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
2018: Recognition as a Top Defender
Throughout his career, Piqué garnered recognition as one of the best defenders in football. His former teammate Carles Puyol called him "the best center-back in the world" in 2018.
March 2019: Catalonia Appearance
A few months after retiring from the Spanish national team, Piqué earned his 10th cap playing for the Catalonia regional team in a friendly match against Venezuela, leading the team to a 2-1 victory.
July 2019: Tax Fraud Payment
Piqué was ordered to pay €2.1 million to Spanish tax authorities in July 2019 for image rights fraud from 2008 to 2010.
July 2019: Acquisition of Gimnàstic Manresa
Through Kosmos, Gerard Piqué acquired a majority stake in another Spanish football club, Gimnàstic Manresa, in July 2019.
August 2019: High Roller Poker Tournament
Piqué participated in the EPT Barcelona €25,000 Single-Day High Roller poker event, securing second place and winning €352,950 in August 2019.
August 2019: 500th Appearance for Barcelona
Piqué played his 500th game for Barcelona in August 2019, contributing to a victory against Real Betis.
October 2020: Contract Extension with Barcelona
In October 2020, Gerard Piqué signed a contract extension with Barcelona, securing his place at the club until June 2024 with a substantial buy-out clause of €500 million.
December 2020: Investment in Sorare
In December 2020, Piqué made an investment in the fantasy football platform Sorare.
2020: Salary Cut and Donation Amidst COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Piqué, alongside his teammates, took a 70% salary cut and donated to support club employees in 2020.
March 2021: Copa del Rey Heroics
Piqué's crucial last-minute header in March 2021 against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey semi-finals proved decisive. The goal tied the aggregate score, forcing extra time, where Barcelona emerged victorious and ultimately went on to win the championship.
2021: Esports Ventures and Copa América Rights
Piqué was involved in several ventures in 2021, including partnering to buy Copa América broadcasting rights, co-founding the esports team KOI, and acquiring a majority interest in Rogue, leading his team to the League of Legends European Championship.
May 2022: FC Andorra's Promotion
FC Andorra, under Piqué's ownership, was promoted to the Segunda División for the first time in the club's history in May 2022.
June 2022: Separation from Shakira
After revelations of Piqué's infidelity, he and Shakira announced their separation in June 2022.
November 2022: President of Kings League
As of November 2022, Piqué assumed the roles of president and owner of the Kings League, a Barcelona-based football league.
November 2022: Retirement Announcement and Final Games
Gerard Piqué announced his retirement from professional football in November 2022, with his last game for Barcelona taking place on November 5th against Almería. He received a standing ovation from fans when he was substituted out during the match. The Barcelona players wore jerseys honoring his contributions to the club. He received a red card from the bench while serving as a substitute in a game against Osasuna on November 8th, 2022.
January 2023: Removal from Kosmos-ITF Partnership
The International Tennis Federation removed Piqué and Kosmos from their partnership in January 2023.
June 2024: Contract Expiration Date
This date signifies the end of Gerard Piqué's contract extension with Barcelona, signed in October 2020.
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