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Breakups are, for the most part, complicated and painful. The case of Shakira and Gerard Piqué takes this to an extreme: not only did they end their relationship due to infidelity, but everything happened in front of the public, who did not take long to choose sides. It was in 2022 when the Colombian singer and the former Spanish soccer player announced their separation and, three years later, the “Inevitable” singer gave her first praise to the father of her two children. Keep reading to find out what he said.

A global love

Shakira met Piqué, who was then a player for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, an event for which the Barranquilla native recorded the official song, “Waka Waka.” According to several media outlets, they actually met during the trip from Spain to South Africa and then the former soccer player had told the singer that he would win the cup for her. And, said and done, Spain won the World Cup. It was in 2011 when they made their relationship public and shortly after she moved permanently to Barcelona.

love songs

At first glance, the couple led a happy life despite the age difference (Shakira is 10 years older) and the fact that they never married. In 2013 they had their first child, Milan, and in 2015 their second, Sasha. Meanwhile, Piqué continued his career as a professional footballer and businessman with the sports and media projects conglomerate Kosmos Global Holding, which manages the Kings League, and Shakira continued to achieve success with her albums and tours. Even several of her most listened to songs were inspired by their relationship, such as “Addicted to You”, “Me enamoré”, “23” and “Amarillo”. However, many fans sensed that something was not right, because they felt that she looked “more in love than him,” and this was reflected in the media.

And the songs of heartbreak

In 2022, after twelve years of relationship, the world learned not only of Shakira and Piqué's breakup, but also saw photos of him with a young Spanish woman named Clara Chía Martí, with whom he had an affair. In a short time, the singer was already living with her children in Miami, United States, and released the album Women no longer cry , made up practically of songs of heartbreak and empowerment, which the public welcomed as a form of catharsis. “Te congratulations”, “Monotonía”, “TQG” and “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53/66” were just some of the songs that further catapulted his career. Piqué, for his part, focused on his businesses, which were also extremely successful, and seems happy in his relationship with Clara.

Unexpected praise

At the beginning of December 2025, Shakira was invited to the Argentine program around the world , from the Telefe channel, with interviewer Alejandro “Marley” Wiebe. At one point in the conversation, the singer began to talk about her children and how she loves to see that they are exploring their artistic talent, which the public has been able to see in several of her concerts when they join her to perform the song “Acróstico.” Laughing, Marley tells her that the boys have inherited that talent from her, “because not from their dad.” But Shakira quickly clarifies that it was from Piqué that they inherited discipline and determination. "Also the father, it must be said, is very disciplined. Because you cannot succeed any other way in any job; discipline is basic." This praise was a surprise for those who have closely followed this entire story of love and heartbreak.

A progress

Shakira's statements seem to confirm what several media outlets have been reporting: after the storm, the singer and the former soccer player have managed to reach agreements and iron out differences for the good of their children. It should be remembered that, after leaving the home they shared in Barcelona, ​​Spain, and moving to the United States, Shakira had several arguments with Piqué over the time she spent with Milan and Sasha. In the end, the Colombian woman was left with parental rights and both reached agreements on monthly visits, trips and vacations. Since then, things seem to have calmed down.