With good reason, Gerard Pique went to Diego Costa to calm him down after being sent off for Atletico Madrid in their 2-0 loss to Barcelona on Saturday. The Barça defender knows the consequences a few out of place words can have.
Pique experienced a similar situation in the Spanish Super Cup against Athletic Club. Annoyed because he felt Aduriz should have been given offside, he went over to the assistant referee and said: “Me cago en tu Puta madre” [I s**t on your w***e mother].
It's the exact same insult which earned Costa his marching orders at Camp Nou on Saturday.
Pique's comments earned him an immediate red card and and he was banned for four games under Article 94 of the competition's regulations.
The Barça defender told Costa, as he ushered him off the pitch, to calm down and be quiet because his actions and words could lead to a lengthy ban.
DaMhztourage
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Now no surprises why Pique was urging Costa to avoid further confrontation with ref , because he clearly understands what outcome would mean for Costa had he continued exchanging words with referee .
danpablo
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pique accepted the card and went off peaceful but Costa was still misbehaving
abacuss16
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“You are advised to remain silent because what you say might be used against you in the court of law”
FCBforeve
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Piqué got ban for four match but Barcelona still win against Atlético Madrid. But the bad thing is Barcelona will against Manchester United.
Mayursharma
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This is evidence that barca are favored by refs in LA liga
Juventus have become anti barca since ronaldo joined them😅🤣😂🤣😂🤣