Shakira and her partner Gerard Piqué have announced their separation.
The singer, 45, confirmed that she is no longer with her footballer beau, 35, following an 11-year relationship and two children together.
Shakira’s statement read: ‘We regret to confirm that we are parting ways. For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy. Thank you for your understanding.’
Shakira hinted at disharmony between the pair in her latest hit Te Felicito with Rauw Alejandro, in which she sings: ‘To complete you I broke into pieces; I was warned, but I didn’t listen; I realised that yours is false…
‘It was the drop that overflowed the glass; Don’t tell me you’re sorry, that sounds sincere, but I know you well and I know you’re lying.’
The couple had been together since 2011, with the pair having met while filming the music video for her World Cup song Waka Waka the previous year.
While they were never married, Sharika and Gerard did welcome two sons, Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven, during their relationship.
