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<h2>Gerard Pique: Net Worth, Soccer Career, Ex Shakira and New Girlfriend</h2>
Gerard Pique is one of the most notable Spanish soccer players of all time. Both for the Spain national team and FC Barcelona, Pique's contributions have been essential. In recent times, Gerard Pique has become one of the most controversial soccer players of all time. His controversial status is only because of the uproar in his personal life.

Throughout his career, Gerard Pique has mostly won quite a few team accolades. His name has been on multiple ‘Team of the Year’ team sheets for La Liga, UEFA, and FIFA FIFPro. He also won the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit back in 2011.
<h2>Gerard Pique Net Worth 2023</h2>
As per Celebrity Net Worth, Pique’s current net worth is about $80 million. Along with being a professional soccer player, he also became an efficient businessman.

His ever-famous Kings League business venture has been all over the news. Apart from that, Pique established Kosmos Holding, a sports-centric production company back in 2017. He makes all of his financial investments through his brand. Back in 2019, he also purchased FC Andorra and Gimnastic Manresa, two smaller soccer clubs in Spain.

[caption id="attachment_1613996" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1613996" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0041187813h-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> Sport Bilder des Tages FC Barcelona, Barca s Gerard Pique delivers a speech during the Aura Foundation Award ceremony at the 30th anniversary of Aura Foundation in Barcelona, Catalonia, north eastern Spain, 16 July 2019. Aura Foundation has awarded institutions and entities that have contributed to social and labor inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. Aura Foundation Award ceremony !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG! PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMartaxPérezx GRAF5239 20190716-636989082127938882[/caption]

During his playing days, Pique had a contract with brands like Laureus Foundations, Nike, etc. Barcelona’s Global partner Beko also made him their brand ambassador. The foundation’s aim was to raise awareness about obesity in children.
<h2>Gerard Pique’s early life</h2>
Gerard Pique was born on 2<sup>nd</sup> February 1987 in Barcelona, Spain. He found his passion for the sport from a very young age. Pique registered for the Barcelona academy way back in 1997 when he was just ten years old. He immediately became one of the main defenders of Alevin B, Barcelona’s youngest boys’ team. Pique rose up in the Barcelona academy ranks very quickly and he made his first senior appearance for FC Barcelona during the  2003-04 season.
<h2>Gerard Pique and his family, ex-girlfriend Shakira, and kids</h2>
Gerard Pique’s father, Joan Pique, was a businessman. And his mother, Montserrat Bernabeu, works as the director of a prestigious hospital for spinal injuries in Barcelona. Pique has one younger brother, Marc. Fun fact, Pique’s grandfather, Amador Bernabeu, has served as a vice president of Barcelona in the past.

Back in 2011, Pique got into a relationship with Colombian singer, Shakira. They met at the video shoot of one of the official songs ‘Waka Waka’ at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The two of them immediately clicked with each other and started dating. The former celebrity couple also gave birth to two lovely children, Milan and Sasha in 2013 and 2015 respectively. However, the ‘perfect’ celebrity couple shockingly broke up in 2022 due to Pique’s infidelity.
<h2>Gerard Pique and his soccer career</h2>
Even though Gerard Pique made his debut for FC Barcelona at the end of the 2003-04 season, he hadn’t signed a professional contract yet. Pique signed his first professional contract with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/football/premier-league-2019-20/manchester-united/">Manchester United</a>. However, the Catalonian failed to cement his spot in the starting XI for the next four years. Sir Alex Ferguson decided to sell the soccer legend back to Barcelona after he failed to dispossess Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic’s center-back partnership.

[caption id="attachment_1571535" align="aligncenter" width="1284"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1571535" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0048434865h.jpg" alt="" width="1284" height="1920" /> Gerard Pique Manchester United, ManU Fc Manchester Utd V Wigan Old Trafford, Manchester, England 06 October 2007 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: Allstar/MichaelxMayhe 12881787[/caption]

Pique signed a four-year deal with FC Barcelona in 2008 and the rest was his story. The Spanish soccer giants had no problem exposing Pique to first-team soccer straightaway. He then went on to create a legacy for himself in Spain from 2008-2022. During his career at FC Barcelona, Pique was part of multiple Champions League and La Liga winning squads. He eventually turned into a natural leader of the team.

[caption id="attachment_1571533" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1571533" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0006144631h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1230" /> Spain s Carles Puyol (C) celebrates his goal with Sergio Ramos (L) and Gerard Pique during the 2010 World Cup semifinal match against Germany in Durban, July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN[/caption]

Gerard Pique made his debut for Spain in 2009 on the back of a phenomenal season with Barcelona. A young Pique partnered with the mighty Carles Puyol during the 2010 World Cup. The two of them gelled so well with each other that they only conceded two goals during the whole World Cup campaign. Post Puyol’s retirement, Sergio Ramos became Pique’s long-time center-back partner while playing for Spain.

In 2018, Pique decided to call it a day from international soccer after the World Cup. He was #11 for most appearances for Spain with 102 caps. About four years later, Pique abruptly decided to hang his boots from club soccer too whilst the season was on.
<h2>Gerard Pique’s soccer stats and other achievements:</h2>
Pique was crowned as the La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year after his first season in 2009. During his long and drawn-out tenure in Spain, Pique managed to win eight La Liga titles, three Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, seven Copa del Rey trophies, three European Super Cups, and six Spanish Super Cups. He also scored 29 goals for FC Barcelona.

Pique represented his country 102 times in total. He was an important component of the 2010 World Cup winning squad, followed by the UEFA Euros in 2012. He managed to net the ball on five occasions whilst on international duty.
<h2>A relationship timeline of Gerard Pique and Shakira</h2>
Gerard Pique and Shakira met during the video shoot of ‘Waka Waka’ during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The two of them reportedly liked each other from the beginning itself. However, they took a few months to make their relationship public on social media. The two of them started dating back in 2011. In 2013, the former celebrity couple welcomed Milan, their first child into this world.

About two years later, Shakira gave birth to Sasha, their second son. However, the two of them never ended up getting married. The Latin American was reportedly not keen on getting married keeping in mind her experiences with previous partners.

[caption id="attachment_1464783" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1464783" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-471309790.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1382" /> BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 26: Pop star Shakira, Gerard Pique (R) of FC Barcelona and Milan Pique attend the final during day seven of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 26, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images)[/caption]

In June 2022, Shakira broke up with Gerard Pique after an 11-year relationship. The Spanish soccer legend had cheated on Shakira with Clara Chia Marti, one of his co-workers at Kosmos Holding.
<h2>How did the public split of the former couple unfold?</h2>
Shakira was out of town on a work trip. After reaching back home, she noticed an empty jar of jam. But she never knew who ate it after her kids denied touching the jar. She was even more confused because Pique had never touched jam in his entire life. She confronted the soccer legend and then got to know about the harsh reality. After a few days, the Waka-Waka singer announced the breakup and stated that their children were their first priority.

Shakira then went lowkey for a few months. She also fired a few odds shots at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-there-is-a-place-in-hell-for-those-women-shakira-fires-shots-in-her-most-anticipated-interview-since-gerard-pique-diss-track/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gerard Pique and his new girlfriend on the off chance</a>. All of a sudden, she dropped a new diss track against Pique in January 2023. She collaborated with Bizarrap, an Argentine DJ, and created an absolute lyrical masterpiece. The 46-year-old didn’t shy away from publicly taking direct shots at Pique to express her hurt. Here are some of the lyrics from her diss track. <em>“I'm worth two 22-year-olds. You traded in a Ferrari for a Twingo. You traded in a Rolex for a Casio”,</em> as per Genius Lyrics.

[caption id="attachment_1464809" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1464809" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1445949609.jpg" alt="Shakira" width="1920" height="1280" /> BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 01: Shakira on her arrival at Barcelona's Court of First Instance and Family Court No. 18 with her brother Tonino to ratify the separation lawsuit and the agreement on the custody of her children with Gerard Pique, on December 1, 2022, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By David Oller/Europa Press via Getty Images)[/caption]

In response to these lyrics, Pique shockingly announced that Casio has sponsored the Kings League. He claimed that all the Presidents of the Kings League would receive their watch soon. However, this public uproar and banter caused the market rate of Casio to steeply drop.

The Spanish soccer legend has been fairly unsuccessful at moving on with his new girlfriend. Shakira and her fans have held the Spaniard back. The fans have taken every opportunity to try and humiliate Pique and Chia Marti in public. Chia Marti <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-video-gerard-pique-new-girlfriend-clara-chia-rough-encounter-with-press-as-she-crashed-into-a-billboard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">once banged into a billboard after a scrappy interaction with a journalist</a> in Barcelona.

To everyone’s surprise, Shakira released another diss track after about a month. This time she collaborated with a fellow Colombian singer, Karol G. Both her diss tracks have been music chart-toppers since Day 1 and are continuing to dominate.
<h2>Who is Gerard Pique’s new girlfriend?</h2>
Clara Chia Marti met Pique at his company itself. At that time, Chia Marti was an intern at the company. Over the weeks, she started to oversee special events. That’s exactly when her presence in front of Pique became more prominent. She is still 23 years old and continues to pursue her degree while working at Pique’s company. However, the two of them have been subject to tons of public hate.

[caption id="attachment_1476330" align="aligncenter" width="1341"]<img class="wp-image-1476330 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Pique-clara-chia.jpeg" alt="" width="1341" height="1875" /> Gerard Pique and new girlfriend Clara Chía, pictured while attending a wedding on the Costa Brava in Catalunya, Spain, on August 20th 2022****[/caption]

One fine day, Gerard Pique decided to take his new girlfriend out for dinner. However, things did not go as per his plan at all. The owner of the restaurant refused to let them enter. The fans around the shop couldn’t understand why the owner wouldn’t allow Pique to enter his restaurant. They then realized that the owner was a Shakira fan too.

Pique and Chia Marti had no choice but to leave that locality. The soccer legend and his better half angrily stormed towards their car and steamed off the area.
<h2>What is Gerard Pique currently doing?</h2>
Soon after retirement, Gerard Pique announced the Kings League, his new soccer venture. The 7-a-side league was ready to kick off. Each squad would have a total of 12 players. The rules on the pitch were also extremely unique. Additional elements of drama like different ‘trump cards’ are also deployed during games. While everyone thought it was a kiddish league, the viewership numbers have shot up after <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-ronaldinho-gerard-pique-kings-league-gathers-pace-as-brazilian-midfield-legend-makes-shocking-comeback-to-professional-soccer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ronaldinho joined Pique’s soccer league as a player</a>.

Over the years Pique has become a very efficient businessman. Apart from the Kings League and Kosmos Holding, he is also involved in a few other business ventures. He started his own affordable sunglasses brand called Kypers sunglasses. In 2013, he partnered with a meat company and started making organic hamburgers. The soccer legend also started 426 miles, the first 100% natural isotonic drink.

Pique was reportedly planning a comeback to the sport with FC Andorra. Earlier in January, reports suggested that he wouldn’t mind playing soccer again. However, the biggest hurdle was the salary cap and the minimum wage of the team. Further reports also suggested that Pique might have dropped the idea because it was too expensive.

The soccer legend has revealed his interest to return back to FC Barcelona as the President at some point. However, that dream will take some time because Pique is currently busy with his new viral soccer venture, the Kings League.
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<td>Name</td>
<td>Gerard Pique Bernabeu</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>2 February 1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Place of Birth</td>
<td>Barcelona, Spain</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Spanish</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Education</td>
<td>-</td>
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<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Joan Pique, Montserrat Bernabeu</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>1.94 m, 6 ft 4 in</td>
</tr>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>85 kg</td>
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<td>Clubs</td>
<td>Manchester United, Real Zaragoza, FC Barcelona</td>
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<tr>
<td>Jersey No.</td>
<td>3</td>
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<tr>
<td>Retirement year</td>
<td>International – 2018, Club - 2022</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Girlfriend</td>
<td>Clara Chia Marti</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kids</td>
<td>Milan Mebarak, Sasha Mebarak</td>
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<td>Social Media</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/3GerardPique" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/3gerardpique/?theme=dark" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/3gerardpique" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://kingsleague.pro/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/@3GerardPique/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a></td>
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</tbody>
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Gerard Pique: Net Worth, Soccer Career, Ex Shakira and New Girlfriend Gerard Pique is one of the most notable Spanish soccer players of all time. Both for the Spain national team and FC Barcelona, Pique&#8217;s contributions have been essential. In recent times, Gerard Pique has become one of the most controversial soccer players of all time. His controversial status is only because of the uproar in his personal life. Throughout his career, Gerard Pique has mostly won quite a few team accolades. His name has been on multiple ‘Team of the Year’ team sheets for La Liga, UEFA, and FIFA FIFPro. He also won the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit back in 2011. Gerard Pique Net Worth 2023 As per Celebrity Net Worth, Pique’s current net worth is about $80 million. Along with being a professional soccer player, he also became an efficient businessman. His ever-famous Kings League business venture has been all over the news. Apart from that, Pique established Kosmos Holding, a sports-centric production company back in 2017. He makes all of his financial investments through his brand. Back in 2019, he also purchased FC Andorra and Gimnastic Manresa, two smaller soccer clubs in Spain. Sport Bilder des Tages FC Barcelona, Barca s Gerard Pique delivers a speech during the Aura Foundation Award ceremony at the 30th anniversary of Aura Foundation in Barcelona, Catalonia, north eastern Spain, 16 July 2019. Aura Foundation has awarded institutions and entities that have contributed to social and labor inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. Aura Foundation Award ceremony !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG! PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMartaxPérezx GRAF5239 20190716-636989082127938882 During his playing days, Pique had a contract with brands like Laureus Foundations, Nike, etc. Barcelona’s Global partner Beko also made him their brand ambassador. The foundation’s aim was to raise awareness about obesity in children. Gerard Pique’s early life Gerard Pique was born on 2nd February 1987 in Barcelona, Spain. He found his passion for the sport from a very young age. Pique registered for the Barcelona academy way back in 1997 when he was just ten years old. He immediately became one of the main defenders of Alevin B, Barcelona’s youngest boys’ team. Pique rose up in the Barcelona academy ranks very quickly and he made his first senior appearance for FC Barcelona during the  2003-04 season. Gerard Pique and his family, ex-girlfriend Shakira, and kids Gerard Pique’s father, Joan Pique, was a businessman. And his mother, Montserrat Bernabeu, works as the director of a prestigious hospital for spinal injuries in Barcelona. Pique has one younger brother, Marc. Fun fact, Pique’s grandfather, Amador Bernabeu, has served as a vice president of Barcelona in the past. Back in 2011, Pique got into a relationship with Colombian singer, Shakira. They met at the video shoot of one of the official songs ‘Waka Waka’ at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The two of them immediately clicked with each other and started dating. The former celebrity couple also gave birth to two lovely children, Milan and Sasha in 2013 and 2015 respectively. However, the ‘perfect’ celebrity couple shockingly broke up in 2022 due to Pique’s infidelity. Gerard Pique and his soccer career Even though Gerard Pique made his debut for FC Barcelona at the end of the 2003-04 season, he hadn’t signed a professional contract yet. Pique signed his first professional contract with Manchester United. However, the Catalonian failed to cement his spot in the starting XI for the next four years. Sir Alex Ferguson decided to sell the soccer legend back to Barcelona after he failed to dispossess Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic’s center-back partnership. Gerard Pique Manchester United, ManU Fc Manchester Utd V Wigan Old Trafford, Manchester, England 06 October 2007 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: Allstar/MichaelxMayhe 12881787 Pique signed a four-year deal with FC Barcelona in 2008 and the rest was his story. The Spanish soccer giants had no problem exposing Pique to first-team soccer straightaway. He then went on to create a legacy for himself in Spain from 2008-2022. During his career at FC Barcelona, Pique was part of multiple Champions League and La Liga winning squads. He eventually turned into a natural leader of the team. Spain s Carles Puyol (C) celebrates his goal with Sergio Ramos (L) and Gerard Pique during the 2010 World Cup semifinal match against Germany in Durban, July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Gerard Pique made his debut for Spain in 2009 on the back of a phenomenal season with Barcelona. A young Pique partnered with the mighty Carles Puyol during the 2010 World Cup. The two of them gelled so well with each other that they only conceded two goals during the whole World Cup campaign. Post Puyol’s retirement, Sergio Ramos became Pique’s long-time center-back partner while playing for Spain. In 2018, Pique decided to call it a day from international soccer after the World Cup. He was #11 for most appearances for Spain with 102 caps. About four years later, Pique abruptly decided to hang his boots from club soccer too whilst the season was on. Gerard Pique’s soccer stats and other achievements: Pique was crowned as the La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year after his first season in 2009. During his long and drawn-out tenure in Spain, Pique managed to win eight La Liga titles, three Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, seven Copa del Rey trophies, three European Super Cups, and six Spanish Super Cups. He also scored 29 goals for FC Barcelona. Pique represented his country 102 times in total. He was an important component of the 2010 World Cup winning squad, followed by the UEFA Euros in 2012. He managed to net the ball on five occasions whilst on international duty. A relationship timeline of Gerard Pique and Shakira Gerard Pique and Shakira met during the video shoot of ‘Waka Waka’ during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The two of them reportedly liked each other from the beginning itself. However, they took a few months to make their relationship public on social media. The two of them started dating back in 2011. In 2013, the former celebrity couple welcomed Milan, their first child into this world. About two years later, Shakira gave birth to Sasha, their second son. However, the two of them never ended up getting married. The Latin American was reportedly not keen on getting married keeping in mind her experiences with previous partners. BARCELONA, SPAIN &#8211; APRIL 26: Pop star Shakira, Gerard Pique (R) of FC Barcelona and Milan Pique attend the final during day seven of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 26, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images) In June 2022, Shakira broke up with Gerard Pique after an 11-year relationship. The Spanish soccer legend had cheated on Shakira with Clara Chia Marti, one of his co-workers at Kosmos Holding. How did the public split of the former couple unfold? Shakira was out of town on a work trip. After reaching back home, she noticed an empty jar of jam. But she never knew who ate it after her kids denied touching the jar. She was even more confused because Pique had never touched jam in his entire life. She confronted the soccer legend and then got to know about the harsh reality. After a few days, the Waka-Waka singer announced the breakup and stated that their children were their first priority. Shakira then went lowkey for a few months. She also fired a few odds shots at Gerard Pique and his new girlfriend on the off chance. All of a sudden, she dropped a new diss track against Pique in January 2023. She collaborated with Bizarrap, an Argentine DJ, and created an absolute lyrical masterpiece. The 46-year-old didn’t shy away from publicly taking direct shots at Pique to express her hurt. Here are some of the lyrics from her diss track. “I&#8217;m worth two 22-year-olds. You traded in a Ferrari for a Twingo. You traded in a Rolex for a Casio”, as per Genius Lyrics. BARCELONA, SPAIN &#8211; DECEMBER 01: Shakira on her arrival at Barcelona&#8217;s Court of First Instance and Family Court No. 18 with her brother Tonino to ratify the separation lawsuit and the agreement on the custody of her children with Gerard Pique, on December 1, 2022, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By David Oller/Europa Press via Getty Images) In response to these lyrics, Pique shockingly announced that Casio has sponsored the Kings League. He claimed that all the Presidents of the Kings League would receive their watch soon. However, this public uproar and banter caused the market rate of Casio to steeply drop. The Spanish soccer legend has been fairly unsuccessful at moving on with his new girlfriend. Shakira and her fans have held the Spaniard back. The fans have taken every opportunity to try and humiliate Pique and Chia Marti in public. Chia Marti once banged into a billboard after a scrappy interaction with a journalist in Barcelona. To everyone’s surprise, Shakira released another diss track after about a month. This time she collaborated with a fellow Colombian singer, Karol G. Both her diss tracks have been music chart-toppers since Day 1 and are continuing to dominate. Who is Gerard Pique’s new girlfriend? Clara Chia Marti met Pique at his company itself. At that time, Chia Marti was an intern at the company. Over the weeks, she started to oversee special events. That’s exactly when her presence in front of Pique became more prominent. She is still 23 years old and continues to pursue her degree while working at Pique’s company. However, the two of them have been subject to tons of public hate. Gerard Pique and new girlfriend Clara Chía, pictured while attending a wedding on the Costa Brava in Catalunya, Spain, on August 20th 2022**** One fine day, Gerard Pique decided to take his new girlfriend out for dinner. However, things did not go as per his plan at all. The owner of the restaurant refused to let them enter. The fans around the shop couldn’t understand why the owner wouldn’t allow Pique to enter his restaurant. They then realized that the owner was a Shakira fan too. Pique and Chia Marti had no choice but to leave that locality. The soccer legend and his better half angrily stormed towards their car and steamed off the area. What is Gerard Pique currently doing? Soon after retirement, Gerard Pique announced the Kings League, his new soccer venture. The 7-a-side league was ready to kick off. Each squad would have a total of 12 players. The rules on the pitch were also extremely unique. Additional elements of drama like different ‘trump cards’ are also deployed during games. While everyone thought it was a kiddish league, the viewership numbers have shot up after Ronaldinho joined Pique’s soccer league as a player. Over the years Pique has become a very efficient businessman. Apart from the Kings League and Kosmos Holding, he is also involved in a few other business ventures. He started his own affordable sunglasses brand called Kypers sunglasses. In 2013, he partnered with a meat company and started making organic hamburgers. The soccer legend also started 426 miles, the first 100% natural isotonic drink. Pique was reportedly planning a comeback to the sport with FC Andorra. Earlier in January, reports suggested that he wouldn’t mind playing soccer again. However, the biggest hurdle was the salary cap and the minimum wage of the team. Further reports also suggested that Pique might have dropped the idea because it was too expensive. The soccer legend has revealed his interest to return back to FC Barcelona as the President at some point. However, that dream will take some time because Pique is currently busy with his new viral soccer venture, the Kings League.  Name Gerard Pique Bernabeu  Born 2 February 1987  Place of Birth Barcelona, Spain  Nationality Spanish  Education &#8211;  Parents Joan Pique, Montserrat Bernabeu  Height 1.94 m, 6 ft 4 in  Weight 85 kg  Clubs Manchester United, Real Zaragoza, FC Barcelona  Jersey No. 3  Retirement year International – 2018, Club &#8211; 2022  Girlfriend Clara Chia Marti  Kids Milan Mebarak, Sasha Mebarak  Social Media Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Website, YouTube

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Who is Shaquille O&#8217;Neal? Before breaking rims and shattering backboards became rather routine, the NBA rarely saw a phenomenon quite like Shaquille O&#8217;Neal. During his 19-year-long career, O&#8217;Neal built a reputation around his physical dominance on the court. Standing at 7&#8217;1&#8243; tall and weighing over 300 pounds during his prime, he was notoriously unguardable. With 4 NBA championships, an MVP award, 15 All-Star selections, and over 28,000 career points, he is noted to be one of basketball&#8217;s most influential big men ever. He ventured into music, entrepreneurship, and entertainment after basketball, which only furthered his worldwide fame. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s early life Shaquille O&#8217;Neal was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Lucille O&#8217;Neal and Joe Toney. He did not know of his biological father, Joe Toney, who was imprisoned for drug possession when Shaq was very young. Lucille, his mother, then married a military drill sergeant &#8211; Phillip A. Harrison, who played a big role in Shaq&#8217;s childhood. Shaq has three siblings, Ayesha, Jamal, and Lateefah O&#8217;Neal. Ayesha battled with cancer and passed away in 2019. While O&#8217;Neal became a national sensation because of his dominance on the court, his larger-than-life personality and humor made him a popular figure around the world. When he first entered the league, Shaq was not confident with the media. However, he understood its importance and worked on his skills, which helped in ways not many could have imagined. Shaq studied business at Louisiana State University and played college basketball for the Tigers. His parents were adamant he should complete his college education before testing the league. Be that as it may, as coach Dale Brown was concerned O&#8217;Neal could end up with a career-ending injury due to the hard fouls he had been enduring in college games, he suggested O&#8217;Neal should declare for the NBA draft. After three years of college, Shaq declared for the NBA draft and theÂ Orlando Magic drafted him as the #1 pick in 1992. He got the go-ahead for this as he promised his mother that he would return to finish his degree. Shaq then kept his promise by completing his bachelor&#8217;s degree in 2000 while still playing in the NBA. As O&#8217;Neal felt disrespected when he was ignoredÂ during business meetings by his associates, he obtained an MBA degree from the University of Phoenix in 2005 to prove he has what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. His mother came to himÂ with tears of joy after his MBA and motivated him to go further. Then, in 2012, Shaq earned his doctoral degree in organizational learning and leadership, specializing in human resource development from Barry University. Shaquille O Neal&#8217;s wife and children Shaquille O&#8217;Neal has six children. In 1996, he and his ex-girlfriend Arnetta Yardbourgh welcomed their first child, Taahirah O&#8217;Neal. He then married Shaunie Henderson in 2002. Shaunie is a reality TV star and one of the executive producers of the Basketball Wives TV series. She had a son, Myles, from a previous relationship. O&#8217;Neal and Shaunie then had four children: Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me&#8217;arah. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal and Shaunie separated in 2011 after nine years of marriage. She then tied the knot with Pastor Keion Henderson in 2022. Shaq has not re-married since his divorce. Among his children, Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me&#8217;arah are following in their father&#8217;s footsteps in pursuing basketball. At 17, Me&#8217;arah is already growing at a rapid pace and has all the markings of a great player. She recently committed to play college basketball for the Florida Gators, snubbing her father&#8217;s alma mater, LSU. The four-star prospect is ranked No. 33 for the Class of 2024. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s net worth 2024 Shaquille O&#8217;Neal signed a 7-year $120 million contract when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996. It was one of the biggest deals at the time. Throughout his storied career, he went on to earn nearly $290 million in NBA salary and over $200 million in endorsements. Former professional basketball player/author Shaquille O&#8217;Neal speaks on stage during LIVE from the NYPL: Shaquille O&#8217;Neal held at the New York Public Library &#8211; Stephen A. Schwartzman Building in New York City. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Getty Images) With a knack for business, the 4x NBA champion has also built an empire. He owns a total of 50 brands in different industries. As of January 2024, Shaq has amassed a net worth of $400 million. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s NBA career timeline Shaquille O&#8217;Neal played in the NBA for six teams throughout his 19-year career. He took the league by storm as a rookie. In his fourth NBA season, O&#8217;Neal led the Orlando Magic to the 1995 NBA Finals. Shaq then joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996, the same year the Lakers acquired a young Kobe BryantÂ on draft day. Shaq and the Lakers struggled initially. However, the addition of head coach Phil Jackson changed everything. He then led the Lakers to a three-peat (2000-2002). Shaq won the Finals MVP award on all three occasions and also won the 2000 NBA MVP. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal is surrounded by media after the Lakers win the NBA Championship in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 12, 2002. (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) In 2004, O&#8217;Neal took his talents to South Beach and helped the Miami Heat win the NBA Championship in 2006. However, Shaq was no longer at his prime and suffered multiple nagging injuries. From 2007 to 11, he played for three teams and announced his retirement while playing for the Boston Celtics in 2011, when he was 39. During his career, basketball rims and backboards were not safe. Shaq has broken a whopping 19 rims with his powerful slams. In 2017, O&#8217;Neal posted a picture of a sculpture made of all 19 rims he had broken and called it &#8216;Broken Rim Tree.&#8217; Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s contracts Here&#8217;s a breakdown of Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s contracts and earnings throughout his NBA career:  Year Team Salary Career Earnings  1992-93 Orlando Magic $3,000,000 $3,000,000  1993-94 Orlando Magic $3,900,000 $3,900,000  1994-95 Orlando Magic $4,800,000 $4,800,000  1995-96 Orlando Magic $5,700,000 $5,700,000  1996-97 Los Angeles Lakers $10,714,000 $10,714,000  1997-98 Los Angeles Lakers $12,857,143 $12,857,143  1998-99 Los Angeles Lakers $9,146,341 $9,146,341  1999-00 Los Angeles Lakers $17,142,858 $17,142,858  2000-01 Los Angeles Lakers $19,285,715 $19,285,715  2001-02 Los Angeles Lakers $21,428,572 $21,428,572  2002-03 Los Angeles Lakers $23,571,429 $23,571,429  2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers $24,749,999 $24,749,999  2004-05 Los Angeles Lakers $27,696,430 $27,696,430  2005-06 Miami Heat $20,000,000 $20,000,000  2006-07 Miami Heat $20,000,000 $20,000,000  2007-08 Phoenix Suns $20,000,000 $20,000,000  2008-09 Phoenix Suns $21,000,000 $21,000,000  2009-10 Cleveland Cavaliers $20,000,000 $20,000,000  2010-11 Boston Celtics $1,352,181 $1,352,181  Approximate Earnings $286,344,668 $286,344,668   Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s endorsements and investments Shaquille O&#8217;Neal is one of the most successful former athletes turned businessman. Big Diesel owns a total of 50 brands in different industries, with over 172 restaurants and 150 car washes. Even though he has been retired for over a decade now, Shaq still endorses 30 companies. O&#8217;Neal was a part owner of a whopping 155 Five Guys Burgers restaurants. He is the proud owner of franchises such as Krispy Kreme, Papa John&#8217;s Pizza, Auntie Anne&#8217;s Pretzel, Car Wash, and 24-Hour Fitness. Additionally, he owns 9 Papa John&#8217;s Pizza restaurants. Shaq also invested in companies like Apple, PepsiCo, Google, and General Electric. His investment in Google helped him massively increaseÂ his net worth. O&#8217;Neal is also aÂ shareholder of the Authentic Brands Group which owns JCPenney and Forever 21. The group has the right to royalty of legends like Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, and Marilyn Monroe. Being the second-highest shareholder, Shaq too owns a percentage of the legends&#8217; royalties. Even though Shaq has made some very smart investments that helped him build his business empire, he has also missed out on some huge opportunities, including investing in Starbucks. He opted not toÂ invest in the chain of coffeehousesÂ because of an interesting reason. Around the court, Shaq was once a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings, but he recently sold his shares. However, he is still open to being an owner in the NBA and expressed hisÂ desire to buy stakes at his former team the Orlando Magic. Shaquille Oâ€™Neal&#8217;s NBA career statsÂ  Regular season games played &#8211; 1207 Regular season points per game &#8211; 23.7 Regular season rebounds per game &#8211; 10.9 Regular season assists per game &#8211; 2.5 Playoff games played &#8211; 216 Postseason points per game &#8211; 24.3 Postseason rebounds per game &#8211; 11.6 Postseason assists per game &#8211; 2.7 Shaquille O&#8217;Neal: Awards and achievements 4x NBA champion (2000, 2002, 2006) 3xNBA Finals MVP (2000, 2002) NBA Most Valuable Player (2000) 15x NBA All-Star (1993, 1998, 2000, 2007, 2009) 3x NBA All-Star Game MVP (2000, 2004, 2009) 8x All-NBA First Team (1998, 2000, 2006) 2x NBA scoring champion (1995, 2000) 2x All-NBA Second Team (1995, 1999) 3x NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2000, 2001, 2003) 4x All-NBA Third Team (1994, 1996, 1997, 2009) NBA Rookie of the Year (1993) NBA All-Rookie First Team (1993) Shaquille O&#8217;Neal: Records Shaquille O&#8217;Neal finished his NBA career with 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game in the regular season. He sits at #8 on the total points scored (28,596) list, #15 on the total rebounds (13,099) list, and #8 on the total blocks (2,732) list. Interestingly, he is also third all-time in total free throw attempts with 11,252 because of the opponents&#8217; Hack-a-Shaq strategy to stop him. O&#8217;Neal and Michael Jordan are the only players to ever win three straight NBA Finals MVP awards. The Shaquille O&#8217;Neal Foundation, charity work and philanthropy Shaquille O&#8217;Neal gives back to the community via various means, including his Shaquille O&#8217;Neal Foundation. During the festive season, the foundation brings joy to thousands of children nationwide with toys and gifts. The former NBA star supports charities like Be The Match, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America, Centre ValBio, Free The Children, Kids Wish Network, PeyBack Foundation, and Phoenix House. Additionally, in partnership with Microsoft Corporation, he contributed $1 million to the Boys and Girls Club of America to create technology centers in clubs nationwide. In October 2023, he opened aÂ fifth Comebaq Court (sporting facility) in Los Angeles. Partnering with Icy Hot for 20 years, they&#8217;ve refurbished courts in Las Vegas,Â Newark,Â Miami,Â andÂ Atlanta. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal: Music career Shaquille O&#8217;Neal began his music career in 1993 with his debut album Shaq Diesel. Even though the critics panned the album, it was a huge hit with the fans and received platinum certification from the RIAA. He has also worked alongside King of Pop Michael Jackson as a guest rapper on 2 Bad in MJ&#8217;s 1995 album HIStory. Since 2021, O&#8217;Neal has been performing as a DJ under the name DJ DIESEL. He once revealed that he chose to pursue electronic music because it is similar to basketball. On June 7, 2023, O&#8217;Neal released his first single as DJ Diesel from his debut electronic album Gorilla Warfare, titled &#8220;Bang Your Head,&#8221; in collaboration with Hairitage.Â  Shaquille Oâ€™Nealâ€™s shoe dealÂ  In 2023, sporting brand Reebok made Shaquille Oâ€™Neal its official President of Basketball, and he now will be bringing his expertise to drive Reebokâ€™s long-term strategy. The partnership, however, dates back to Shaq&#8217;s early days in the NBA. Dating back to the mid-90s, Shaq helped launch Reebok to the grand stage in the world of basketball, attracting players like Allen Iverson, who has joined O&#8217;Neal as the Vice President of Reebok Basketball. Shaq re-calls one incident that particularly moved him in his history with Reebok. While leaving the arena one day, O&#8217;Neal was approached by a parent, who accused Shaq of overpricing his sneakers. Having been challenged by the woman to make more affordable shoes, Shaq declined his $40 million five-year contract with Reebok. He went on to collaborate with Walmart, releasing a shoe priced under $30. Shaquille Oâ€™Nealâ€™s house Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s massive houses are fit for a giant of his size. The Lakers icon&#8217;s 35,000-square-foot lakefront estate sits on 3 acres of land in a gated community outside Orlando. It has 12 bedrooms and 11 full bathrooms. The foyer features a sweeping double staircase and 35-foot ceilings. The property boasts a 6,000-square-foot indoor basketball court, a 17-plus car showroom-style garage, a home theater, and a giant Superman-themed bed. The mansion, after 26 years of ownership by the big man, was put up for sale in 2019 for a whopping $21.9 million. He had bought this estate in 1993 for a comparatively paltry $4million. On top of this, Shaq also has mansions in Dallas and Atlanta. His house in Atlanta rests on a massive 14.3-acre property, which he bought back in 2016 for $1.15 million. Shaq&#8217;s other French-style home in Dallas, purchased in 2022, was listed at $1,225,000 at the time of purchase. Â Shaquille Oâ€™Nealâ€™s rings Shaquille O&#8217;Neal is one of the most decorated players in NBA history, winning 4 championship rings over his career. He laid hands on his first title in 2000 as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, defeating the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. He would go on to win two more consecutive championships in 2001 and 2002, forming a dominant duo with Kobe Bryant at the Lakers. Shaq, however, earned his 4th and final ring with the Miami Heat in 2006, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the NBA Finals. Shaquille Oâ€™Nealâ€™s car and bike collectionÂ  Shaq is a huge car enthusiast and owns over 30 vehicles, including many luxury and sports cars. His Rolls-Royce Phantom is customized with a Superman logo on the grille. Notably, he also gifted one to LeBron James while the two were together at the Cavaliers. Another notable element of Shaqâ€™s collection is his Lamborghini Gallardo with a V10 engine and a top speed of over 200 mph.Â  Shaq also owns a Ford F-650 XL, a massive pickup truck that he has also customized with his Superman logo. Other cars in his collection include the Cadillac Escalade in custom colors purple and yellow. And also has a Buick Lucerne that he especially modified to fit his 7&#8217;1&#8243; frame. Apart from a myriad of cars, Shaq also possesses a custom 14-foot Orange County Chopper motorbike in black and chrome finish.Â  How to contact Shaquille O&#8217;Neal? Facebook,Â Instagram,Â Twitter,Â Website,Â YouTube  Full Name Shaquille Oâ€™Neal  Popular Name Shaq, Shaq Diesel, Big Diesel, The Big Aristotle  Birth Date March 6th, 1972  Birth Place Newark, New Jersey, U.S.  AgeÂ  51 years  HeightÂ  7 foot 1 inches (2.16 m)  WeightÂ  351 Lbs (159.2 Kg)  Parents Lucille Oâ€™Neal and Joe Toney  Siblings Ayesha Oâ€™Neal, Jamal Oâ€™Neal, Lateefah Oâ€™Neal  Nationality U.S. Citizen  Ethnicity African-American  Net Worth $400 Million  Salary N/A  Spouse N/A  Relationship/Marital Status Divorced  Children 6 (Taahirah, Myles, Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me&#8217;arah Oâ€™Neal)  Profession Former NBA Player  Team 1992â€“1996 (Orlando Magic) 1996â€“2004 (Los Angeles Lakers) 2004â€“2008 (Miami Heat) 2008â€“2009 (Phoenix Suns) 2009â€“2010 (Cleveland Cavaliers) 2010â€“2011 (Boston Celtics)  Rings 4

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