Euro 2016: Gerard Pique at centre of controversy after appearing to stick middle finger up to TV cameras
Spain defender spotted making hand gesture during national anthem ahead of Croatia defeat in Bordeaux
GERARD PIQUE is at the centre of controversy after appearing to stick his middle finger up to the TV cameras before Spain's Euro 2016 clash with Croatia.
Barcelona star Pique was caught on camera making the hand gesture as the national anthems played before the 2-1 defeat in Group D.
The footage panned down the line of the Spanish team before settling on Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea for a long period of time.
And then viewers were left stunned as Pique, who had his arm around the shoulder of his teammate, appeared to uncurl his finger so the cameras could see.
It is unclear whether the Barca star made a deliberate attempt to gesture to anybody, but the footage does not look good.
Things didn't go too well for the defender on the pitch as Spain threw away an early lead to end up finishing second in Group D.
That means Vincent Del Bosque's side now face a tough last 16 clash with Italy, who have impressed in winning Group E with a game to spare.