According to French media, a joint statement issued by the two public relations (PR) agencies confirmed the separation.
A statement issued by the two sides expressed regret over the separation and said that the two were separating for the better future and upbringing of their children.
The two also appealed to the media to take care of their privacy, but did not give a clear reason for their separation.
The two have been in a relationship for the past 12 years and have two children, both living in the European country of Spain, Gerard Pique’s home country.
The relationship between Shakira and Gerard Pique was established in 2010, the romance between the two grew when the footballer appeared in the singer’s city Afaq Gane (Waka Waka) in 2010.
The song is also one of Shakira’s most listened songs and she reached new heights of fame.
Gerard Peck and Shakira were married after Waka Waka, but now they are separated after 12 years of relationship.
News of the separation and differences between the two has been circulating in the Spanish media for the past few weeks and it has been reported that Gerard Pique has started living apart from his wife and children.
The two have been separated at a time when the two are facing separate legal proceedings in Spain.
Shakira is facing legal action for failing to pay 15 million in taxes on her earnings from music concerts between 2012 and 2014.
Gerard Pique has been accused of taking millions of dollars in commissions to secure the participation of a Spanish team in the Saudi Arabian Football Cup.
Gerard Pack and Shakira have denied the allegations against them and have stated they will not run in the by-elections.
Gerard Pique is one of the best footballers in Europe and one of the highest earning Spanish footballers.
Shakira is one of the most popular singers not only in Colombia and Spain but also in the world, she is also one of the highest earning personalities.