Furious Pique stands by referee criticism after alleged Tebas gesture

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says his criticism of officiating in LaLiga was backed up by events in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

The champions suffered another slip in the title race at Estadio de la Ceramica, although Lionel Messi at least rescued a point with a 90th-minute free-kick.

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