Shakira and Piqué’s latest conflict: here’s why they’re at each other’s throats again
The journalist Jordi Martín has lifted the lid on the latest source of beef between Shakira and Gerard Piqué, who split up in 2022.
Pop star Shakira is reported to have clashed with former partner Gerard Piqué last month, over the care of their two children during her ongoing concert tour.
Shakira and Piqué’s sons have been spotted watching the 48-year-old’s shows in Peru and Colombia, having accompanied the singer on her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” tour, which began on February 11.
However, the journalist Jordi Martín recently revealed to the U.S. television channel Univisión that Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, were supposed to remain at home in Miami, where they have lived with their mother since early 2023.
Shakira seethes at Piqué‘s “extreme selfishness”
Speaking on the TV show El Gordo y la Flaca, Martín explained that Piqué, a former FC Barcelona soccer player, had initially agreed to fly out from Spain to take care of the children as Shakira fulfilled her tour commitments.
However, Martín reports that Piqué finally backed out of travelling to Florida, citing his business commitments as the owner of the Kings League soccer tournament and the soccer club FC Andorra.
“[Shakira] hasn’t had it easy because she had a major bust-up with Gerard Piqué,” Martín told Univisión.
“He said to her, ‘I have work I have to do for the Kings League and Fútbol Club Andorra, so I can’t be in Miami with the kids. You need to find a solution.’”
Shakira was left fuming by what she perceived as “extreme selfishness” on Piqué’s part, Martín reported. The journalist added that the Colombian singer has hired specialized tutors to ensure the children don’t miss out on their education.
Shakira and Piqué were together for 11 years, before announcing their separation in June 2022.
Shakira explains cancellation of Chile tour shows
Meanwhile, tour promoters have released a statement explaining the decision to postpone two “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” shows in Santiago de Chile, the Chilean capital.
Shakira was due to perform at the city’s Estadio Nacional on March 2 and 3, but the concerts were called off late at a late stage due to concerns over the safety of the venue.
In a statement, Fenix Entertainment cited “technical issues beyond the artist and her production’s control, which prevent the proper execution of the concert, as the ground where the stage was to be set up is uneven.”
“The safety of everyone - audience, technical team, and the artist herself - is our top priority,” Fenix Entertainment continued. “Therefore, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule the date until we have optimal conditions to guarantee a 100% perfect show, as her fans deserve. We will announce the new date shortly.”
In a message to her Chilean fans in the wake of the postponement, Shakira said: “I am confident that I will return to Chile very soon to perform the show I promised, up to the standards you deserve.
“Even if I have to personally inspect the ground and every last screw of the stage structure, I know I can always count on your understanding and love.”
Article originally written in Spanish, before being adapted by William Allen with the assistance of AI.
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