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The Spanish football federation suspended Andorran owner Gerard Pique for six matches on Wednesday following his complaints about the refereeing of a second division match.
The federation also banned the former Spain and Barcelona star from acting as owner of the club for two months over incidents during a 1-0 defeat to Albacete at home on May 1.
The club was fined 1,500 euros ($1,762) and its stadium was partially closed for two matches.
The federation said Pique told a match official: “In another country they would tear you apart, but here in Andorra we are a civilized country.”
Spaniard Gerard Pique, former professional footballer, multiple title holder and FC Barcelona superstar, spoke during his session at the BRIDGE Summit 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center ADNEC. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Piqué and an investment group bought FC Andorra in 2018, when the club from the small country of Andorra – located in the Pyrenees between Spain and France – was in the fifth division. The club was founded in 1942 and until now played mainly in the lower levels.
Andorra currently occupies 10th place in the second division standings.
Associated Press reporting.
