Split From Gerard Pique, Shakira: He's Tired Of Waiting

JAKARTA - Singer Shakira and her lover who is a soccer player Gerard Piqué, finally decided to separate after being in a relationship for eleven years.

The couple, who has two children, Milan (9) and Shasha (7), confirmed the end of their relationship on Saturday, June 4 local time, as quoted from E Online, Saturday.

"It is with great regret that we can confirm that we have separated," the two wrote in a statement to E!.

"But for the sake of the growth and safety of our two children, which is our priority at this time, we ask that you all protect their privacy. Thank you for understanding," he continued.

Shakira (45) and Gerard (35) first met in 2010 when the singer of "Hips Don't Lie" was shooting the music video for "Waka Waka" which is the theme song for the 2010 World Cup. 2012.​Quoted from People, Shakira had leaked the reason the two had not yet made their way to the aisle. He revealed this on the Planet Weirdo podcast with Holly H.

Shakira said there are differences in background (Shakira is from Colombia and Gerard is from Spain) so that she and Gerard often have different opinions and don't have the same understanding, which triggers arguments.

"My poor boyfriend, he had to wait for me for a long time (to get married). I think he is actually tired of waiting, because Colombian time is not the same as Spanish time," said Shakira with a laugh.

Until this news was revealed, it was not known for sure what was the cause of the breakdown of Shakira and Gerard's relationship