After 12 years, the separation of footballer Gerard Pique and singer Shakira grabbed the great attention of the public.

Especially, according to some versions that ensure that the Barcelona star has betrayed the Colombian artist with a 20-year-old student.

The news of the couple's separation was confirmed by their close circle, indicating that they are separating for the welfare of their children.

Shakira and Pique

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"We regret to confirm that we are parting.

For the well-being of our children, who are our top priority, we urge you to respect their privacy.

Thank you for your understanding ", was the short but final letter.

In between, the details of the fracture that were filtered through the European media: from the methods used by the world champion defender with Spain to undertake his night escapes away from the paparazzi, to the nickname that Shakira got from Pique's friends.

In this context, away from the media fence, the next dance takes place, that of millions.

Shakira and Pique

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It is that according to the Infomalia website, the two have hired "specialized lawyers to initiate proceedings".

It is worth remembering that the couple, who did not get married, had two children: Milan and Sasha, respectively 9 and 7 years old.

Beyond the common good, the two amassed great wealth based on the success of their activities.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Shakira has amassed more than $ 300 million (283 million euros), from what was produced in her music career and from advertising.

Piques's income is large, albeit lower than that of his ex-wife.

His fortune would exceed $ 80 million (€ 75 million), based on what he received as a Barcelona player and the revenue of Cosmos, his company.

Pique

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At the time they were together, they bought two properties.

One, purchased in 2012, is located in Esplugues de Llobregat and is priced at $ 4,800,000.

Then, in 2015, they bought another property near Camp Nou worth $ 5.3 million.

Meanwhile, the assets they had before the love affair would be left out of the dispute.

For Piques, his "bachelor house", which has three floors and is also worth about five million dollars.

And Shakira, the Miami residence, which is limited to $ 14 million.

There, the artist has all the comforts and luxuries: six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym and a swimming pool.

Shakira

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Separation also risks affecting the athlete's career.

In the same conclave, the former midfielder would have mastered the defender's personal situation and how the split affected his spirit and motivation, because he could only be 100 percent useful to the team.

Shakira

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And he would have warned him that his extra sports life would have to be "ordered" for this, as a result of rumors about his night adventures.

Amidst all this drama with Shakiran, Gerard was declared a 'non grata' person in Colombia.

Shakira, Pique and their son