'Furious' Pique Posts His Payslip On Social Media After Spanish TV Show Claimed He Was Barcelona's Highest Earner
Gerard Pique has reacted furiously to claims he is Barcelona's top earner by publishing his payslip on social media.
The Barcelona defender was accused of clearing €14million (£11.7m) a season from the crisis club, by Catalan television presenter Lluis Canut.
But Pique, who is married to pop star Shakira, revealed on Twitter that half his yearly salary, paid to him in December totalled €2,328,884.39 (£1.94m).
Pique tweeted: 'People like this are paid by public television to defend their friends. Here is 50% of my salary as of 30 December. Have a bit of respect for yourself.'
On Spanish station TV3, Canut had claimed Pique, on €28m (£23.4m) gross, and fellow veterans Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba on €23m (£19.2m) and €20m (£16.7m) respectively were the club's top earners.
Barcelona also came out to deny the suggestion. In a statement, the club said: 'In relation to comments made by Lluis Canut on TV3, Barcelona would like to clarify the following.'
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