Shakira takes sons to karate class following her Gerard Pique split

Shakira steps out to take sons Milan and Sasha to karate class following her split from Gerard Pique after 11 years

  • Shakira was seen taking sons Milan and Sasha to their karate class in Barcelona, Spain on Wednesday after announcing her split from Gerard Pique 
  • Despite their split announcement, the estranged couple reunited in the Czech Republic as they cheered on eldest son Milan, nine, at his baseball tournament
  • The Colombian singer, 45, confirmed that she is no longer with her footballer beau, 35, following an 11 year relationship and two children together 
  • Her statement read: ‘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’
  • The former power couple were hit by split claims in 2017, with it being claimed that the two were no longer living together and Shakira had instigated the split

Shakira was spotted taking her children to karate class in Barcelona on Wednesday after announcing her split from Gerard Pique.

The singer, 45, cut a casual figure in navy blue jeans and a grey T-shirt as she arrived by taxi with her sons Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven.

Pop star Shakira’s boy Sasha was seen in bright red trousers and a black vest top as he headed inside. 

Stepping out: Shakira, 45, was spotted taking her children to karate class in Barcelona on Wednesday after announcing her split from Gerard Pique

The Columbian singer was seen thanking the smartly dressed driver after stepping out the vehicle.

It comes after Shakira broke her social media silence after announcing her split from Barcelona defender Gerard after 11 years together.

She took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a video of herself dancing alongside the co-stars of her new show Dancing With Myself – Nick Jonas and Liza Koshy. 

Ready for action: The singer cut a casual figure in navy blue jeans and a grey T-shirt as she arrived by taxi with her sons Milan and Sasha

Fighting fit: Pop star Shakira’s boy Sasha was seen in bright red trousers and a black vest top as he headed inside

While she didn’t reference the split, the trio could be seen performing a Mexican wave.

Shakira also shared a picture on her social media which showed her putting on a brave face and smiling alongside her co-stars. 

The caption simply stated: ‘Don’t miss tonight’s episode of Dancing With Myself! 10/9c on @nbc.’ 

Brave face: Shakira broke her social media silence on Instagram on Tuesday with this post after announcing her split from Barcelona defender Gerard Pique after 11 years together


Home: The social media post comes after the singer and her ex made separate arrivals at Barcelona Airport  after spending the weekend together in the Czech Republic with their sons (Shakira is pictured at airport on Sunday, while Gerard flew back the day after)

The social media posts comes after the singer and her ex made separate arrivals at Barcelona Airport after spending the weekend together in the Czech Republic with their sons. 

Gerard, 35, was pictured on a solo outing at Barcelona airport on Monday after spending the weekend with the family, a day after Shakira and their sons caught their own flight home.

He failed to raise a smile as he was pictured leaving the terminal wearing head-to-toe navy. 

Smiling: Shakira looked in good spirits, smiling as she walked through the terminal on Sunday

Thoughts on his mind: On Monday Gerard failed to raise a smile as he was pictured leaving the terminal separate to his ex

Shakira meanwhile looked in good spirits, smiling as she walked through the terminal with her sons Milan and Sasha. 

The chart-topping star was dressed in skinny ripped jeans teamed with a vest top and wedge heels.

Shakira and her Gerard reunited for their son’s sporting event over the weekend, shortly after announcing their split.

Mom: The singer held her sons’ hands as she was helped with the family’s luggage

VIP: An airport worker wheeled the family’s suitcase outside while the star and her sons were also accompanied by a security guard  


Feeling good: The chart-topping star was dressed in skinny ripped jeans teamed with a vest top and wedge heels

Family first: Shakira and her Gerard reunited for their son’s sporting event over the weekend, shortly after announcing their split

The Colombian singer confirmed on Saturday that she is no longer with her footballer beau – they have two children together. 

But despite the announcement, the estranged couple spent time together in the Czech Republic as they cheered on eldest son Milan, nine, at his baseball tournament.

In new images shared to Twitter, Shakira and Gerard both seen at the event alongside their youngest boy Sasha, seven, though they were not pictured together.  

Getting on with it: Gerard looked deep in thought as he made his way out of the terminal 

Split: The Colombian singer confirmed on Saturday that she is no longer with her footballer beau – they have two children together

Reunited: But despite the announcement, the estranged couple spent time together in the Czech Republic as they cheered on eldest son Milan, nine, at his baseball tournament

Oh dear: The former power couple were hit by split claims in 2017, with it being claimed that the two were no longer living together and Shakira had instigated the split (pictured in 2014)

According to Spanish newspaper El Periodico, the former couple are trying to remain friends for the sake of their children, despite their relationship being strained. 

Shakira looked radiant in a black, strapless mini dress as she to children, while Gerard was seen keeping his head down at the event.

The Sun reports that Shakira – who is said to never miss her sons games work permitting – and Gerard were in support of their son who represented a Catalan-based team at the U10s competition. 

Together: Shakira was pictured at their son’s sporting event over the weekend, shortly after announcing the split

Parents: But despite the announcement, the estranged couple spent time together in the Czech Republic as they cheered on eldest son Milan, nine, at his baseball tournament

MailOnline have contacted representatives of Shakira and Gerard for comment. 

The announcement comes amid rumours in the Spanish tabloids that the couple were on the verge of breaking up with sources claiming he had cheated on the star. 

Shakira’s statement read: ‘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.’ 

Spanish outlet El Periodico reported that the couple have been living separately for a few weeks after Pique was kicked out of the family home by the pop star. 

It’s over! Shakira and Gerard Piqué recently announced their shock separation (pictured with their children Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven)

According to sources, Pique has since been living a ‘party lifestyle’ in a bachelor pad and enjoying nights out with his teammates. 

Neither party has addressed cheating claims but journalist Emilio Pérez reported: ‘(Shakira) has made the decision to separate. That is so. It has happened.

‘That is why there is distance. Perhaps there is nothing left, but that (infidelity) has passed.’

Representatives did not respond when contacted by MailOnline for comment. 

Wow! The Colombian singer, 45, confirmed that she is no longer with her footballer beau, 35, following an 11 year relationship and two children together (pictured in 2019)

The former power couple were hit by split claims in 2017, with it being claimed that the two were no longer living together and Shakira had instigated the split.

It followed weeks of speculation about the pair’s relationship status in the Colombian press, with a source claiming she ‘could no longer cope with the situation’.

‘It’s something serious and she has been the one who has finally made the decision,’ they told Spanish website Cotilleo. 

The She Wolf songstress hinted at disharmony between the pair in her latest hit Te Felicito with Rauw Alejandro, in which she sings: ‘To complete you I broke into pieces; I was warned, but I didn’t listen; I realised that yours is false…

‘It was the drop that overflowed the glass; Don’t tell me you’re sorry, that sounds sincere, but I know you well and I know you’re lying.’

The couple had been together since 2011, with the pair having met while filming the music video for her World Cup song Waka Waka the previous year.

Piqué’s team happened to win the World Cup that year, where his soon-to-be girlfriend performed during the final game. 

Though the two corresponded in 2010, the relationship between the two mega-stars wouldn’t officially take off until the start of 2011.

Long term: The couple had been together since 2011, with the pair having met while filming the music video for her World Cup song Waka Waka the previous year (pictured 2014)

In the fall of 2012, Shakira would use her Instagram platform to announce to fans that she was pregnant with the football star’s son.

Just two years after the birth of son Milan, the couple went in for round two and reveal they would be expecting their second child, Sasha, who was born in 2015.

The couple have admitted publicly that they have no plans to wed, but that hasn’t stopped them from having a family life.

Speaking to Gary Neville on a recent episode of The Overlap, the Spain international explained that he hadn’t proposed because their relationship ‘works fine as it is.’

‘I like it how we are right now. We have two kids, nine and seven, we work good as a couple. We don’t have the need to be married, it’s fine,’ said Pique.

After Gerard made his 600th appearance for Barcelona in March, Shakira marked the landmark with a heartfelt post on social media.

Back in March, the Barcelona FC defender risked the wrath of his partner by claiming that playing against Espanyol was better than sex.

Happier times: Though the two corresponded in 2010, the relationship between the two mega-stars wouldn’t officially take off until the start of 2011 (pictured in 2016) 

He said on The Wild Project with YouTuber Jordi Wild: ‘I’m happy that Espanyol has been promoted to the first division because that’s how we play in their stadium.

‘I like to go there, I get whistled at all the time. You laugh and the fans get even madder.

‘There is nothing comparable in the world. I would say it’s better than sex. I enjoy it a lot more than playing against Real Madrid.’

The Hips Don’t Lie singer previously praised her boyfriend on his parenting style, claiming he’s her ‘biggest support’ when it comes to raising their children.

She said: ‘He’s got his feet on the ground and is very practical about problem-solving. When I get stressed about how to organise things or juggle it all, he helps put it all in perspective.

‘And he is my biggest support. We’re both very hands-on parents, so it never feels like one is carrying the entire load on their own. He probably lets them have a little more chocolate than I’d like, though.’

Shock: Back in March, the Barcelona FC defender risked the wrath of Shakira by claiming that playing against Espanyol was better than sex (pictured in 2019)

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