Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué is embroiled in controversy after making a “humiliating” request to protect journalist Clara Chía during a media conference. Chía, who works for Spanish outlet El Periódico, asked Piqué about his involvement in a documentary about La Liga in the United States. Piqué then interrupted her and asked officials to move her to the back of the room, explaining that he didn’t want her sitting in the front row. Piqué has since apologised, but the incident has raised wider concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists by football clubs. It also highlights the power dynamics at play between players and the media. With the role of journalists often being a critical one in the world of sport, incidents like this serve as a reminder of the importance of fostering an environment that allows for free and fair reporting.
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