After 12 years, the separation of football player Gerard Pique and singer Shakira grabbed the public's attention.
Especially, based on some versions that ensure that the Barcelona star cheated on the Colombian artist with a 20-year-old student.
The news of the couple's separation was confirmed by their close circle, revealing that they are separating for the well-being of their children.
Shakira and Pique (Photo: Archive)
"We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the well-being of our children, who are our top priority, we ask that you respect their privacy. Thank you for your understanding", was the short but final letter.
In between, the details of the fracture that filtered through the European media: from the methods used by the defending world champion with Spain to undertake his nocturnal escapades away from the paparazzi, to the nickname Shakira received from Pique's friends.
In this context, away from the media fence, another dance takes place, that of millions.
Shakira and Pique (Photo: Archive)
It is that according to the Infomalia website, both have hired "specialized lawyers to start the procedures".
It is worth remembering that the couple, who did not marry, had two children: Milan and Sasha, respectively 9 and 7 years old.
Beyond the common good, the two amassed a large fortune based on the success of their activities.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Shakira has amassed more than $300 million (€283 million), from what was produced in her music career and from advertising.
Pique's income is large, although lower than that of his ex-wife. His fortune would exceed $80 million (75 million euros), based on what he received as a Barcelona player and the income of Kosmos, his company.
Pique (Photo: Archive)
During their time together, they bought two properties. One, purchased in 2012, is located in Esplugues de Llobregat and is priced at $4,800,000. Then, in 2015, they bought another property near Camp Nou worth $5.3 million.
Meanwhile, the assets they had before the love affair would be left out of the dispute. On Pique's part, his "bachelor house", which has three floors and is also worth about five million dollars. And Shakira, the residence in Miami, which borders on 14 million dollars.
There, the artist has all the comforts and luxuries: six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym and a swimming pool.
Shakira (Photo: Getty Images)
The separation risks affecting the athlete's career as well.
In the same conclave, the former midfielder would have internalized the personal situation of the defender and how the separation affected his spirit and motivation, because he could only be useful to the team 100 percent.
Shakira (Photo: Getty Images)
And he would have warned him that his extra sports life had to be "ordered" for this, as a result of rumors about his nocturnal adventures.
Amidst all this drama with Shakira, Gerard was declared persona non grata in Colombia. /Telegraph/
Shakira, Pique and their son
