The Blaugrana manager is not sure whether what Pique has done is ethical or not.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez insists he trusts Gerard Pique but says the Super Cup controversy needs more explaining.
Spanish source El Confidencial has leaked an audio file of Pique negotiating a multi-million euro deal to bring the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.
The Barcelona midfielder is speaking with Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales, who was a key figure behind the move.
Pique has reportedly received €4 million per tournament as a result of his company’s six-year contract with Saudi Arabia.
‘He likes to be on people’s lips’
When asked about the recent controversy around Pique, Xavi said: “It’s very difficult, my opinion doesn’t change anything.
“There are two people involved. I know Rubiales well, he’s a noble guy.
“I trust his honesty. He must explain himself, and [so must] Pique. I think they looked for the good of the great majority. I want to think that. If it is ethical or not? There are opinions of all kinds.”
The Barcelona manager added: “He is outgoing and likes to be on people’s lips.
“I am more diplomatic. I know him. If he wasn’t focused, I would warn him, but it (attention) gives him fuel. It’s adrenaline for him. It’s like a drug, in a good sense of the word. He’s focused.”
What has Pique said?
The Barcelona defender turned to Twich to react to the leaked audio file.
“Everything we have done is legal, I’m going to expose my part in the conflict of interest, I want to show my face because I have nothing to hide. I am proud of what we do at Kosmos,” said the 35-year-old.
“What is news is the audio leak itself, which has been illegally leaked. Not the information in it.”
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