Shakira breaks up with Barcelona player Gerard Piqué after catching him with another woman; Read their statement

Colombian pop star Shakira and Barcelona player Gerard Piqué have officially confirmed that they have split. The announcement comes days after Shakira allegedly caught the footballer cheating on her with another woman.

Gerard Piqué reportedly moved to his bachelor pad in Calle Muntaner, Barcelona, where he is currently staying alone. Fans began speculating the break-up when Shakira’s latest single ‘Te Felicito’ with Rauw Alejandro included the lines “To complete you, I broke into pieces. They warned me, but I didn’t listen. Don’t tell me you’re sorry. That seems sincere but I know you well and I know you lie.”

Shakira and Gerard Piqué began dating 12 years ago after they met at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, where she sang the tournament theme song ‘Waka Waka,’ which became globally famous. In a joint statement regarding the split, the couple said, “We regret confirming that we're splitting up. For the welfare of our children, which is our top priority, we ask for respect for our privacy. Thank you for understanding.”