The former Barcelona player traveled to say goodbye to one of the most important women in his life and was accompanied by Clara Chía during the funeral
One of her few public appearances occurred in 2025 when she participated in El foraster, a program on Catalan television presented by Quim Masferrer. On that occasion, she spoke about her family and expressed the affection she felt for her children and grandchildren.
Gerard Piqué is going through a painful family moment The former Barcelona footballer said goodbye to his paternal grandmother, Lina Rovira Montsant, who passed away at the age of 102 in Spain. The woman, affectionately known within the family as “Iaia Lina,” was the mother of Joan Piqué, the father of the former athlete.
The news was initially reported by Spanish media, and details of the farewell later emerged. The family decided to keep the ceremony intimate and gathered in Sant Guim de Freixenet, in the province of Lleida, the town where the woman lived.
Present at the wake were Joan Piqué and Montserrat Bernabéu, the parents of the former defender, along with other family members and close friends who came to say their final goodbyes.
Piqué was unable to attend the wake held in the hours following the death. However, he was present at the funeral held this Wednesday and arrived accompanied by his partner, Clara Chía, who stayed by his side during the farewell.
Despite the enormous popularity his grandson achieved during his years as a professional footballer, Lina Rovira maintained a low profile for much of her life, away from media exposure.
The woman was the mother of Joan Piqué and had reached the age of 102. In the family circle, she was affectionately called “Iaia Lina,” and according to Spanish media reports following her passing, she had a close relationship with her children and grandchildren.
Additionally, she supported Gerard Piqué's sports career from the background and witnessed some of the most important moments of his life, from his professional growth to his establishment as one of the most recognized figures of Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
So far, the family has not publicly disclosed the cause of Lina Rovira's death. The woman had far surpassed a century of life and, according to information released by Spanish media, had maintained good health during her old age.
After being unable to be present during the wake, Gerard Piqué traveled this Wednesday to Sant Guim de Freixenet to attend his grandmother's funeral.
The former footballer arrived accompanied by Clara Chía, his partner for several years. They appeared together during the farewell, and the young woman stayed close to the former player during one of the most delicate moments for his family.
Those who were not present were Milan and Sasha, the two children Piqué had with Shakira. The minors are currently believed to be in the United States with their mother.
