Shakira And Husband Gerard Piqué Split After 11 Years

After 11 years, Shakira and her partner Gerard Piqué have split.


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The superstar singer and professional footballer met on the set of Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” which was the official World Cup song of 2010.


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Shakira told Entertainment Tonight that Gerard, who was playing in the World Cup at the time, told her, “I’m gonna win this World Cup, so I can see you at the finals.”

The two share two children together — Milan, who is nine and Sasha, who is seven.


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“We regret to confirm that we are parting ways,” the two said in a joint statement provided to E! News.

“For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy,” the statement read. “Thank you for your understanding.”


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We’ll update you if and when we learn more.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanschocket2/shakira-and-husband-gerard-pique-divorce