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Espanyol Fans Taunt Gerard Pique with Shakira Banner, Aim Dig at Lionel Messi

Espanyol supporters sought to taunt Barcelona players Gerard Pique and Lionel Messi in the latest bitter episode between the two local rivals on Wednesday.

As reported by Pete Jenson of the MailOnline, the home fans at the Estadi Cornella-El Prat unfurled banners during the match, which Barcelona won 2-0.

One was in reference to Pique’s partner and the mother of his children, Shakira, reading “Shakira es de todos,” which translates as “Shakira is everyone’s.”

Here's a look at the banner in question, per MailOnline Sport:

Espanyol could face disciplinary action for crass 'Shakira is everyone's' banner https://t.