Singer Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique split after 11yrs of dating

45-year-old Colombian singer, Shakira and Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique, 35, have announced the end of their 11-year relationship.
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The couple, who has two children together, made the announcement in a joint statement released on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
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“We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the well-being of our children, who are our top priority, we are asking for respect for their privacy. Thank you for your understanding,” the statement reads.
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This comes amid rumours that the couple were on the verge of breaking up with sources claiming he had cheated on the star.
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Spanish outlet El Periodico reported that the couple have been living separately for a few weeks after Pique was kicked out of the family home by the pop star.
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According to the report, sources alleged that Pique has since been living a ‘party lifestyle’ in a bachelor pad and enjoying nights out with his teammates.

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