Shakira Opens Up About "Incredibly Difficult" Split With Gerard Pique

Shakira and Gerard Pique announced their separation in June this year.

Singer Shakira and Gerard Pique, a Spanish soccer player, are no longer together.

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The pop queen has for the first time talked about the split with her longtime love, and it sounds pretty difficult

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The stunning and well-known couple were in a relationship for 11 years, during which time they had two boys

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She is, however, making every effort to keep her children away from the divorce and the media coverage

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POP STAR Shakira and footballer ex-boyfriend Gerard Pique sat at a safe distance as they watched their son play baseball

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The singer is going through a tough period

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Shakira took to social media to post an enigmatic message on Thursday

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Reports say the footballer was already in a new relationship

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Things are already probably pretty awkward for Gerard Pique’s new girlfriend Clara Chia, but it seems she is reminded of Shakira whenever she goes to work

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