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Shakira and Gerard Pique Break Up After 11 Years Together

One of the world’s most iconic couples are no more as Gerard Pique and Shakira have announced their break up.

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After 11 years together, Gerard Pique and Shakira have announced their break up.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 18: Singer Shakira and Gerard Pique arrive at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

Shakira and Pique, who first met back in 2010 while her filming her “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” music video, went public with their romance in 2011.

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They have two children.

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Columbian singer Shakira performs “Woka Woka” the FIFA World Cup 2010 anthem during the Kick-off Concert at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg on June 10, 2010 ahead of the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup football tournament. AFP PHOTO / Jewel Samad (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

Singer, Shakira, and footballing legend, Pique, have two sons together, Milan and Sasha.

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Confirming their break-up in a joint statement to E! Online, they said:

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“We regret to confirm that we are parting ways. For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”

Shakira also addressed rumours after being spotted in an ambulance in Barcelona, Spain.

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BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 26: Pop star Shakira and husband Gerard Pique of FC Barcelona attend the final during day seven of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 26, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images)

“I just wanted to let you know that those photos are from last weekend (the 28th), when my dad unfortunately had a bad fall and I accompanied him in an ambulance where he is recovering now. Please do send all of your best wishes his way and thank you as always for all of your love & support.”

Let’s hope both Pique and Shakira find happiness.

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Gerard Pique Bernabeu and Shakira attend a press conference for Pies Descalzos and FC Barcelona to announce a grant to YMCA of Greater Miami at the University of Miami Fieldhouse on August 1, 2011 in Coral Gables, Florida.

Good luck to them!