"We already know Pique; I would have acted like Messi"

Pique's words at the end of the game against Getafe have raised some questions in the heart of Barcelona, and some discomfort in those who know him best.

In an interview with 'RAC1', Messi made it clear that he does not know when Piqué is going to act that way, since "he does not inform anyone", and said that he would not have made such burning statements.

Then, Puyol has come to the fore in the final of the Danone Nations Cup, which takes place in the RCDE Stadium, in order to defend his position: On the one hand, he understands Pique and the way he is, but admits that he could have acted in the same way as the Argentine.

"We have to respect Gerard. Everybody knows him, we know that he says what he thinks, he is straightforward... I liked to talk the same as Messi, so I would have acted the same as him," he confirmed:

 

October 12, 2019

The former captain of Barcelona spoke about his possible involvement with the club as a sporting director: "It was not the time. I am in a moment in my life where I am developing new projects, the next will be in a few days and will be related to the DNC, with football and values, an online programme designed for fathers and mothers who want to share time with their children. I have many more."

The subject of Victor Valdes was also touched on by Puyol, who stated that "he doesn't have a lot of experience as a coach". "I don't know the reasons for what happened, I'm not in the club, but I know that he will have a good career as a coach and that he will train great players," he said.

In addition, he explained his change in position when he was younger, "I started as a striker, then as a midfielder, went to the right-back and finished defending because that's where my qualities were best suited," he said.

Finally, Carles Puyol sent a message in the form of advice to the little ones. "My advice is that the kids study and then play sports. Through it they learn a lot of things, and to do it with passion, enthusiasm and respect for their peers and those around them," he concluded.