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Piqué Breaks Down Defending Saudi Deal Amid Media Scrutiny

4/10/2025

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Gerard Piqué was visibly emotional during his testimony on March 14 in Majadahonda, shedding tears as he defended his involvement in a lucrative deal between the Spanish Football Federation and Saudi Arabia. Frustrated by relentless media scrutiny, he lamented the toll it has taken on his reputation, insisting that no one could make amends for the harm inflicted.

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Gerard Piqué was visibly emotional during his testimony on March 14 in Majadahonda, shedding tears as he defended his involvement in a lucrative deal between the Spanish Football Federation and Saudi Arabia. Frustrated by relentless media scrutiny, he lamented the toll it has taken on his reputation, insisting that no one could make amends for the harm inflicted.