"Politics is always a difficult thing to talk about because, like football, the views are radical.You think this way, that guy thinks the opposite way," he started saying, when asked about the Catalan issue.
However, he did try to play the matter down. "It is like nearly a fight and feelings are very strong. It is not easy. I think that people outside of Spain think that things here are worse than what it is. I don’t think we are in a really bad situation," he told his interviewer.
"It is a political problem but I think it will be solved by talking, by politicians doing their job. At the end of the day there is no violence, no fighting. Nothing like this. It is very calm, the same as one year ago," the Barcelona defender added.
For Pique, what's makes the situation so difficult is the equal number of people on both sides of the argument. “The only problem is that there are a lot of people here in Catalonia who want to separate from Spain and a lot of people who don’t want to. We are talking about 50-50, more or less, and that is why it is difficult," he explained.
"When you have so many people in different ways of thinking and it is difficult to arrive at a position where everyone would be happy. It is okay. If you explain yourself with respect and trying to explain why you feel that way there is no problem at all," he added.
For him, living with pressure is just a part of everyday life. “I lived with this pressure since I was very young and I am 30 now, more than ten years playing for Barcelona and being a professional," he said, when asked about the consequences of his words.
The consequences which he says he is fully aware of. "I know words sometimes have consequences but I try to choose the correct words every time. Sometimes it is true that the truth hurts and sometimes people don’t want to hear it and they say you are wrong.
"At the end of the day we are humans. It is right that people [in football] like Gary Lineker speak and say what they think. I know him personally and I think he is a great guy," the 30-year-old said.
“I am always trying to give my opinion. Sometimes I am criticised for what I say but I am not worried at all. I am what I am and I will not change that. Every time they say something that is not fair or it is not true, I will say that.”
The Spain international also admitted that Neymar's departure was not easy for him. “You try to do the best for your club and you also create relationships and friendships - with Neymar my relationship is really strong. Even though it really hurt the club when he left," Pique said.
"As a friend I could understand his decision and why he wanted to go to Paris. I tried to be fair to him no matter what. As a Barcelona fan it hurts and I understand that maybe some Barcelona fans are disappointed about how he left," he added.
For him, a 'one club man' is something very rare these days. “But it is very difficult to find a player who stays at the same club for the whole of their career. They need more motivation, they want to fight for new things," he explained.
"I know Neymar wanted the Ballon d’Or so I think it is fair he left for Paris where he will be the main star. If he does a good job in the Champions League and in France he has options to win the Ballon d’Or.”
The former Manchester United defender was also asked about Pep Guardiola, his previous boss at Barcelona. "“For me, he [Guardiola] is one of the best coaches in the world. When I worked with him for four years at Barcelona we won most of the titles playing different football, a new football that right now every team wants to play," he said, about the current Manchester City boss.
"Having the ball and controlling the possession. Because if you have the ball you control the game. What he is doing at City his year is amazing. He is breaking all the records," Pique added.
Could a Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester City be on the cards? “I trust him a lot and last year I thought that he would win everything because I knew the potential Manchester City have with him as a coach," he said, starting to answer the question.
"Now you can see the players know what Pep wants and how he wants them to play. They are playing great football, they are strong favourites to win the Premier League. I hope they win the cup as well and if we can play them in the Champions League final that would be good," he responded.
Finally, he spoke about the upcoming last 16 clash with Chelsea. "Every year is more difficult because clubs wants to beat us. It is a new chapter of our careers every year but this year we are doing things in a good way and we can win it again," he said.
"The Champions League is really tough. It depends what shape you are in come February and March. You play two games and can be out the competition. You have to avoid having a bad day and you need a bit of luck because everything counts when the level is so similar," Pique concluded.