Gerard Piqué

2022 - 6 - 4

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Shakira and Gerard Piqué separating after 11 years together (NBC News)

Colombian singer Shakira and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué are breaking up after 11 years together, they said in a joint statement Saturday.

In a statement posted to Twitter, the singer said she got in an ambulance on the weekend of May 28 to accompany her father to the hospital after he had "a bad fall." "Thank you for your understanding.” “We regret to confirm that we are separating.

Shakira and footballer Gerard Piqué announce split - CNN (CNN)

Colombian pop star Shakira and her longtime partner, Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué, are separating.

They've maintained a residence in Spain Thank you for your understanding," the couple "We regret to confirm that we are separating.

Shakira and longtime partner Gerard Piqué confirm separation after ... (USA TODAY)

Colombian singer Shakira, right, and FC Barcelona's soccer player Gerard Pique pose to the. Shakira, 45, met Piqué, a 35-year-old Spanish footballer who ...

I'd rather him see me as his girlfriend," Shakira told 60 Minutes in 2020 ahead of performing the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Jennifer Lopez, laughing. "To tell you the truth, marriage scares...me. I don't want [Piqué] to see me as the wife. Thank you for your understanding.”

Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique separate: statement (FRANCE 24)

Colombian superstar Shakira and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique announced Saturday they were calling time on their relationship of more than a decade.

Her defence lawyers say she moved to Spain full time only in 2015 and insist that her "conduct on tax matters has always been impeccable in all the countries she had to pay taxes". "We regret to confirm that we are separating. With her mix of Latin and Arabic rhythms and rock influence, three-time Grammy winner Shakira is one of the biggest stars from Latin America, scoring major global hits with songs such as "Hips don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever".

Shakira and Gerard Piqué announce split (RTE.ie)

Singer Shakira and footballer Gerard Piqué have announced their split after 11 years together. The Colombian music star, 45, and the World Cup winner with ...

For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we request respect for (our) privacy. Thank you for your understanding." The Colombian music star, 45, and the World Cup winner with Spain, 35, have two children together.

Shakira and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique announce ... (Sky News)

The pair met shortly before the 2010 World Cup in South Africa when Pique featured in the music video for the tournament's official song, which was sung by ...

The pair met shortly before the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, when Pique featured in the music video for the tournament's official song, Shakira's Waka Waka (This Time for Africa). The pair met shortly before the 2010 World Cup in South Africa when Pique featured in the music video for the tournament's official song, which was sung by Shakira. "Shakira's conduct on tax matters has always been impeccable in all the countries she had to pay taxes and she has trusted and followed faithfully the recommendations of the best specialists and advisers," they said in a statement.

Shakira announces split from Gerard Pique amid 'cheating ... (Irish Mirror)

The Barcelona defender and Colombian pop sensation have been an item since meeting in 2010, but are now set to go their separate ways.

It has been reported that the couple have been living separately for a few weeks after Pique was kicked out of their family home. A brief statement, released by the singer’s communication agency, confirmed: “We regret to confirm that we are parting ways. According to Spanish outlet El Periodico , he has been staying in a bachelor pad and has been living a "party lifestyle" since the split.