Shakira and Gerard Pique have announced their separation

• Colombian singer Shakira and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique are divorced.
• The pair announced on Saturday via their public relations agency.
• “We hate to inform you that we are divorcing. We respectfully request that you respect the privacy of our children, who are our top priority “According to the statement.

Shakira, 45, and Pique, 35, have two children and have been married since 2011. They met just before the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, when he appeared in Shakira’s music video for the tournament’s official song, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).”

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The musician is facing a trial in Spain on suspected tax fraud allegations after losing an appeal on May 26. Prosecutors believe she neglected to pay up to 14.5 million euros ($15.54 million) in tax between 2012 and 2014.

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Her legal team stated in a statement that they will continue to defend her case with strong legal reasons.

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