It's been a mixed week for Barcelona hero Gerard Pique.

Just hours after he and his wife were taunted by Espanyol fans during Barca's Copa del Rey defeat, Pique was signing a new contract.

However, it's also emerged in the last 24 hours the defender is having trouble with local paparazzi.

Diario Gol says Pique has exchanged furious words with local media representatives camped out in front of his family home. Reporters are seeking news on Shakira and whether she will be able to continue plans with a world tour after suspending it due to damaged vocal chords.

Pique is fed up having to battle his way to his own front door due to the press pack and has been seen shouting at reporters on the street.