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Shakira and Longtime Partner Gerard Pique Split After 12 Years Together

Ending all the speculation of the media reports, Pop star Shakira and Footballer Gerard Pique officially announced that they have decided to get separated.

Confirming the development, the duo issued a joint statement, ”We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the well-being of our children, who are our utmost priority. we request respect for (our) privacy.”

Earlier, it was reported that the Barcelona defender was caught sharing a bed with another woman. Owing to this, Shakira decided to divorce Pique.

Reportedly, Pique was kicked out of his family home and the couple has been living separately for days.

However, it is yet to be decided who is going to get custody of both children. The reports also suggest there is no turning back as the 45-year-old actor and the 35-year-old footballer have started the official separation process in Barcelona.

Notably, Shakira married with Gerard in 2011 after taking a divorce from Antonio de la Rua in 2010. She is a famous singer worldwide and belongs to Colombia. She made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia at 13 years of her age.

The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer is facing a trial over alleged tax fraud charges in Spain after she lost an appeal on May 26. Prosecutors claim she failed to pay up to 14.5 million euros ($15.54 million) in tax on income earned between 2012 and 2014.

Her legal team said in a statement they will keep defending her case with solid legal arguments.

“Shakira’s conduct on tax matters has always been impeccable in all the countries she had to pay taxes and she has trusted and followed faithfully the recommendations of the best specialists and advisers,” the statement said.

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