GERARD PIQUE might have the wife, the medals, the house and the reputation – but he will never live down being nutmegged by Iran ace Vahid Amiri.

The Spain ace, 31, was square on as he was approached with the ball by the Persepolis midfielder.

5 Amiri approached Pique with the ball as he was looking to cut inside Credit: ITV

5 But with the Spain defender square on he could easily put it between his legs for a textbook nutmeg Credit: ITV

5 And Amiri received the ball on the far side before putting a lovely cross towards the far post which was narrowly headed over Credit: ITV

And as Amiri saw the gap emerge, he put it between Pique's pins, before crossing to create a superb chance for Iran, who were 1-0 down, to equalise late-on against Spain.

Mehdi Taremi should have done better with his header at the far post, but the Spain defenders were not complaining as it meant their blushes were spared.

Even more fortunate for Pique, his own embarrassment was overshadowed by the antics of Iran sub Milad Mohammadi.

The 24-year-old kissed the ball and did a pre-throw routine that would be more suited to an Olympic high-jumper than a footballer.

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Iran player Milad Mohammadi attempts somersault throw-in and fails miserably against Spain in World Cup 2018

5 Pique was relieved at the end of the game after the nutmeg failed to result in a goal Credit: AP:Associated Press

5 Amiri had a lively and productive game for Iran but he could not help them beat the mighty Spaniards Credit: AFP or licensors

And as he approached the touchline, he attempted a forward roll catapult, but completely got his co-ordination wrong.

Given there were around 15 seconds of the game left, it was probably not the best time to fluff up such showmanship.

But alas, that was exactly what happened, and Carlos Queiroz's side were given an uphill task to qualify for the knock out stages, with Portugal up next.

Fans saw the amusing side of it.

One said: "That guy who 'megged Pique is married to Shakira now, that's how it works."

Another suggested he "would have been retired" if the nutmeg had resulted in a goal.

that guy who megged pique is married to shakira now that's how this works — lu (@lucasshanks) June 20, 2018

Someone please ask Shakira to sing for Pique after the game, that nutmeg🙌🏼😂😂 #IRNESP pic.twitter.com/kOaKTZhUHd — Edimu_DvdMrk (@chemicaldavidma) June 20, 2018

The only thing about that nutmeg on Pique that I regret is that it didn't happen to Sergio Ramos. — Matthew Reichbach (@fbihop) June 20, 2018

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