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Shakira and Gerard Piqué announce split

Shakira and Gerard Piqué (pictured in Barcelona in January 2016) were together for 11 years
Shakira and Gerard Piqué (pictured in Barcelona in January 2016) were together for 11 years

Singer Shakira and footballer Gerard Piqué have announced their split after 11 years together.

The Colombian music star, 45, and the World Cup winner with Spain, 35, have two children together.

In a statement, Shakira said: "We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we request respect for (our) privacy. Thank you for your understanding."

Shakira and Barcelona player Piqué became a couple in 2011, having met while filming the video for her World Cup song Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) in 2010.

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