Barcelona defender Gerard Pique and long time lover, Shakira to split after 11 years together

The couple has been together for more than two decades, although no official marriage between them.

Barcelona football club star Gerard Pique and long time celebrity lover, Shakira have announced that they are separating after 11 years together.

The couple revealed this via a joint official statement stating that they demanded privacy at this time.

According to reports, the Barcelona defender has been accused of cheating on the Colombian singer. These reports also claim that Pique has been accompanied by other women and has been leaving separately in his old apartment.

Despite having two children together, the couple announced their separation as they claim to have considered the well-being of their children.

“We regret to confirm that we are parting ways,” their joint statement read.

“For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy.

“Thanks for your understanding.”

Pique and Shakira have been together for 11 years, having started dating in 2010. In what has been a fruitful relationship, the pair have two children together- Sasha, seven and Milan, nine.

During an interview in May 2022, Pique discussed why he and Shakira had not tied the knot.

“No, I’m not married. It’s her mentality.” He started.

“I like it how we are right now. We have two kids, nine and seven right now. We work good as a couple.”