Soccer Star Gerard Piqué And Shakira Confirm Their Separation

After 12 years of dating, Shakira, the pop star, and her boyfriend, Gerard Piqué, the Spanish soccer player, have called it quits.

Celebrity Breakups In 2022: Shakira And Piqué

Shakira, 45, and Piqué, 35, issued a statement to Reuters on Saturday, June 4, stating, “We lament to announce that we are separating.” “We request that you respect our children’s privacy because their well-being is our primary concern.”

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The couple, who have been together since 2011, hit the headlines early last month when it was revealed that Shakira had discovered the pro athlete committing adultery. They didn’t respond to the allegations at the time.

In 2014, Shakira stated to Latina magazine, “Gerard is with me because he desires to be with Shakira the individual, not the celebrity.” “There is genuine love; there are no hidden agendas.” And I’m accompanying him because he’s the most incredible man I’ve ever met. We have similar desires, like similar stuff, and despise the same thing. I’ve never been in a relationship with someone who is so fascinated about what they do.”

“If it weren’t for my music endeavors, I would be expecting now [with a second baby] I would want to have 8 or 9 kids with Gerard – my football team,” the longtime Voice coach continued. When you’re expecting a child, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed.

Shakira And Piqué: Court Hearing After Separation

Both Shakira and Piqué are now facing legal problems as a result of their separation.

In Spain, Shakira might face a court hearing on suspicions of tax avoidance. Prosecutors say she owes 14.5 million euros ($15.5 million) in taxes from 2012 to 2014. She has denied the allegations, and her pr firm claims she has repaid all of her debts.

Piqué, on the other hand, has been named in a Spanish state prosecutor’s investigation into the agreements surrounding the Spanish Super Cup’s organizing in Saudi Arabia. According to audio tapes released to the Spanish press, Piqué’s company earned royalties worth millions of euros (dollars) for the role in bringing the league to Spain.