Shakira poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Elvis' at the 75th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
Shakira poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Elvis' at the 75th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Colombian pop star Shakira and her partner, Spanish soccer player Gerard Pique, are splitting up, the pair said in a statement released Saturday.
"We regret to confirm that we are separating," the two said in a statement released by Shakira's public relations firm. "For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you for your understanding." Shakira, 45, met the Barcelona defender while she was promoting her 2010 World Cup anthem, "Waka Waka ." The couple have two children, Sasha and Milan.
In recent days, rumors of the demise of the couple's 11-year relationship had gripped Spanish media, fueled by media reports that Pique, 35, had left the family's home in Barcelona and was living by himself in the city.