Twitter Reacts to Pique's Controversial Press Conference

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique held a press conference on Thursday to clarify his international future, which had come into question after he was booed by home fans during Spain's 2-0 win over Slovakia earlier this week.

His presser certainly didn't disappoint as Pique committed himself to the national side and stirred the Barcelona-Real Madrid rivalry in the process.

Here are some of his key quotes, from Sport EN.

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On the Spain squad: My relationship with the Real Madrid players is fantastic, with Iker (Casillas) especially. He called me to congratulate me on the birth of my son and I thanked him, but said I hope he let in four (goals). The dressing room of the national team is better than ever. No worries - but the people want to complicate everything.

Not sorry: I'm going to do everything I can to overcome this, but the people are free. But I'm not sorry for anything, I would do this one and a thousand times because I am like this. I want Madrid to lose, always, and this is the rivalry that always exists in Spain. I'm not going to ask for forgiveness.

Staying calm: I'm not worried about the whistles, I'm more worried for my team-mates and the coach (Del Bosque) because I know he doesn't like all of this. If I go here it's for the national team, because we have to keep going to try and win titles.

On Ramos: With Sergio Ramos I have the best relationship since I debuted with the national team. We have spoken about many things and he came out to defend me after the game, and in the mixed zone you say anything, because you go quickly. I feel very comfortable with him and playing with him in the defence.

Commitment: I have always had maximum commitment to the Spanish national team. Regarding the rivalry between Barcelona and Madrid, I am like this and I will not change.

Picking mushrooms: I feel very well. The sporting sensations are good and I am very positive. I am a happy man and yesterday I went to look for mushrooms. I filled three baskets and it rained so there will be more. I am a happy man and I hope to play against Atletico Madrid.

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Twitter didn't take long to react to the news.

Barcelona fans were quick to jump to the defence of their player, labelling his comments fair game and indicative of exactly what they'd expect from a star from Catalonia.

But fans of rival Real Madrid were less understanding.

But whether Pique's comments are fair game or not, and regardless of whether they're good for culture within the Spain squad, one thing is for sure: The first shots have been fired ahead of the first Clasico on November 22.

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