Shakira Says She Put Her Career 'On Hold' For Ex Gerard Pique During Their Relationship

17/03/2024 00:19

"There was a lot of sacrifice for love," said the singer, who split from Pique in June 2022 after 11 years together.

Shakira is opening up about her former relationship with Gerard Pique.

While speaking with the Sunday Times, the Colombian singer -- who shares sons Milan, 11, and Sasha, 9, with the soccer player -- claimed she made "sacrifice[s] in her career for Pique during their 11-year relationship.

"For a long time I put my career on hold, to be next to Gerard, so he could play football," Shakira, 47, said.

"There was a lot of sacrifice for love," she added.

Shakira and Pique, 37, ended their 11-year relationship in June 2022. The former couple announced the news in a joint statement at the time.

"We regret to confirm that we are separating," the statement read. "We ask for privacy at this moment for the well-being of our children, who are our maximum priority. Thank you in advance for your understanding and respect."

The "Hips Don't Lie" singer met the soccer star on the set of the music video for her song "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" in 2010. Shakira and Pique confirmed their romance in 2011, and welcomed their sons in 2013, and 2015, respectively.

10 months after the pair announced their separation, Shakiramoved out of their home in Barcelona to relocate to Miami.