Pique denied Barcelona farewell after heartbreaking ref decision

Barcelona Gerard Pique was sent off in his final game (Image: LA LIGA TV)Retiring Barcelona icon Gerard Pique was red-carded in his emotional farewell without even getting on the pitch for the La Liga club against Osasuna. The Spaniard was due to make his final appearance for the Spanish giants before bowing out of professional football. Pique surprisingly announced his retirement from football last week and played in his last match at Camp Nou at the weekend. The 35-year-old was due to make a second-half cameo against Osasuna before hanging up his boots. However, Pique was unable to do so as the substitute was red-carded at half-time. The centre-back was dismissed by the referee for seemingly complaining about an earlier decision to send-off striker Robert Lewandowski in the first half of Barca’s 2-1 win. Lewandowski was sent off after being shown two yellow cards in the space of 19 minutes. The Polish star will now not play before heading to the World Cup.Pique was due to play for the final time in the latter stages of the game, but was sent off and will bow out on a sour note. We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.co.uk/sport/footballStay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport – the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account – providing real news in real time.We’re also on Facebook @dailyexpresssport – offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk.