In Pics | A look back at Shakira and Gerard Pique's romance over the years

Colombian superstar Shakira and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique shocked everyone by calling off their relationship of more than a decade. Here we look back at the former couple's love story.

Shakira and Gerard Pique started dating during the filming of the 2010 FIFA World Cup official song 'Waka Waka'. Credit: Instagram/3gerardpique

However, the couple decided to go public with their relationship in 2011. Credit: Instagram/shakira

The first big news came in 2012 when Shakira and Pique announced that they were expecting their first child. Credit: Instagram/shakira

Shakira gave several interviews praising Pique and her love for him.

In an interview with Glamour magazine in 2014, Shakira said,

In 2014, Shakira and Pique announced that the couple is expecting their second child together. Credit: Instagram/shakira

Their second son, Sasha Pique Membarak was born on January 29, 2015. Credit: Instagram/shakira

The couple graced several awards, events and parties together with their children. Credit: Instagram/shakira

Here's an adorable picture of Shakira and Gerard Pique with their children holidaying in the Maldives. Credit: Instagram/3gerardpique

Shakira took her audience through her love story via the song titled 'Me Enamore' in the studio album El Dorado in 2017. Credit: Instagram/shakira

Pictures of Shakira and Pique celebrating Halloween in 2021 went viral online. Credit: Instagram/shakira

Even Shakira posted mushy pictures with Pique ringing in 2022. Credit: Instagram/shakira

In 2022, Shakira also posted an adorable picture with Pique on Valentine's Day. Credit: Instagram/shakira

On June 4, 2022, Shakira and Gerard released a statement to confirm that their relationship is ending. Credit: Reuters Photo