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Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘My home was falling apart': Shakira breaks silence on betrayal, heartbreak, & Piqué's alleged affair
Shakira, the Colombian pop star known for global hits and unmatched stage presence, recently shared insights on how life has changed since her 2022 breakup with Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué. Speaking during the 2025 Grammy Awards—where she received the award for Best Latin Pop Album—Shakira opened up about the emotional challenges she's faced. In an interview with Live From E!, she said, 'Life hasn't always been kind,' hinting at the personal struggles she's worked through since the end of her long-term relationship. The couple's separation came after more than a decade together, during which they built a life and a family. Despite the difficulties, Shakira noted that the journey made her stronger. She referred back to her 2009 single, saying, 'The she-wolf is still here.' How it all began on the world stage Shakira and Piqué's relationship started in 2010 during the filming of her 'Waka Waka' music video for the FIFA World Cup. Their connection quickly turned romantic, and by 2011, the two had gone public. Over the years, they welcomed two sons—Milan and Sasha—and were often seen together at public events and family outings. In earlier interviews, Shakira had expressed her discomfort with the idea of marriage. Speaking with 60 Minutes in 2020, she admitted, 'Marriage scares the out of me,' explaining she preferred the dynamic of being a partner without the formal structure of marriage. Signs of trouble and the end of the relationship In mid-2022, signs of separation began to appear. Reports confirmed that Piqué was living separately from Shakira, and the couple later made their split official. According to People en Español, Shakira was going through an especially difficult time—she had just found out about Piqué's alleged infidelity with Clara Chia Marti while her father was in intensive care. 'Everything happened at once,' she told the publication. 'My home was falling apart.' Following the breakup, Shakira released music that reflected her personal struggles, some tracks seemingly addressing themes of betrayal and emotional pain. Career sacrifices and a renewed focus on independence Shakira also spoke about the career sacrifices she made for the relationship. In an interview with The Sunday Times, she revealed that she had paused her professional life 'to be next to Gerard, so he could play football.' The time she invested in family life came at the cost of several opportunities, but she emphasized that she now feels more self-reliant than ever. 'I feel complete,' she said in an earlier 2023 interview with Canal Estrellas. Despite the hardships, Shakira appears focused on her music and personal growth.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gerard Piqué and Clara Chía still together, despite breakup rumors
twitter Recent rumors about Gerard Piqué and Clara Chía ending their relationship caused a stir online, but people close to the couple have strongly denied the claims. According to ¡HOLA! Spain, the pair said that the breakup talk is completely untrue. 'It's all a lie.' These insiders insisted that not only are Piqué and Chía still together, but their relationship is going strong despite being under public scrutiny for years. Earlier that day, Spanish television show Vamos a ver had suggested that Piqué and Chía had gone their separate ways. The report, shared by journalist Adriana Dorronsoro, claimed the couple had split and hinted that a third person might be involved. However, this information was later contradicted when ¡HOLA! reached out to people close to the couple and received confirmation that the pair remains together. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The relationship between former FC Barcelona player Gerard Piqué and Clara Chía, a public relations student, became public in August 2022. Since then, the couple has faced constant media attention, especially due to the fact that their romance began shortly after Piqué's highly public breakup with global pop star Shakira. Many fans and media outlets have continued to follow their relationship closely, often linking new developments to Piqué's past with Shakira. While rumors continue to swirl, sources shared that the couple is growing increasingly frustrated with what they describe as fake news. According to the insiders, Piqué and Chía feel overwhelmed by the continuous flow of false stories and speculation surrounding their relationship. Some confusion may have stemmed from recent gossip, such as Piqué being seen with a red-haired woman in Miami or suggestions that he and Chía had different views on starting a family. Journalist Pepe del Real claimed that their alleged split was due to personal differences, not infidelity, saying Clara might want children while Piqué doesn't. But again, those reports were dismissed by those close to the couple. Meanwhile, Shakira continues to reference her breakup with Piqué during her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" World Tour, including in the emotional ballad "Última." While some believe these performances have added tension, Piqué and Chía are reportedly focusing on their relationship and ignoring the outside noise. Best Hindi Movies | Best Tamil Movies | Best Telugu Movies | Best english Movies | Best Malayalam Movies |
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Viral goal puts Gerard Pique's women's soccer league in the spotlight
Viral goal puts Gerard Pique's women's soccer league in the spotlight In five touches down the short indoor field, Antonela Romoleroux entered the social media feeds of millions. The 21-year-old daughter of Ecuadorian immigrants went viral this week, scoring the 'most-watched goal on social media in women's soccer' when she found the back of the net for PIO FC in Gerard Piqué's seven-a-side Queens League in Spain. Advertisement 'Three hundred million people watching a goal from a female player, commenting, celebrating, this shows the power of the Queens League platform and the potential audience for the women's game,' Piqué told . Since the goal, Romoleroux's Instagram following has skyrocketed from 5,000 to nearly 40,000. Her muted reaction to scoring was as unconventional as her journey to professional soccer and the league she has played in since 2023. Growing up in Sabadell, half an hour outside Barcelona, she honed her skills battling her brothers and her father, a former professional player from Ecuador's Club Deportivo Cuenca in impromptu home games. Advertisement 'The only people I looked up to growing up playing soccer were my brothers and my father,' she told . 'I just wanted to be as good as them.' Despite the family tradition, Romoleroux never dreamt of becoming a professional until her friends urged her to try out for Queens League, a new competition that took social media by storm in 2023. A lifelong Barcelona fan, she was surprised when she received an email saying the league had selected her. Piqué founded the league after noticing a younger generation – including his sons Milan (12) and Sasha (10) – losing interest in traditional 90-minute soccer matches. Along with his friend, Spanish YouTuber Ibai Llanos, the former Manchester United, Barcelona and Spain defender set out to create a format that could bring that audience to the game by combining the best parts of soccer and social media. The league hosted the inaugural event for the Kings League, the men's counterpart to the Queens League, at Piqué's beloved Camp Nou, Barcelona's historic 90,000-seat home ground, in front of a sold-out crowd. Queens League played the final of the first season in Madrid's Metropolitano stadium, home of Atlético Madrid, a few months later. Advertisement 'We knew that our format made the women's soccer even more exciting,' Piqué said. 'We created both leagues at the same time because we could.' The leagues are designed to maximize entertainment, with features such as wild-card rules, which allow teams to draw bonuses including penalties or goal multipliers. The format also offers fans direct access to the players, from the locker room to the pitch. Spectators can also influence game-time decisions by voting. The 40-minute games can't end in a tie, instead, a golden goal determines the winner in those situations. The leagues are structured similarly to U.S. sports with 12 franchises, on both the men's and women's sides, and follow a playoff model to decide the champions. Teams are owned and operated by a mixture of soccer legends, including Argentine soccer star Sergio Agüero, Spain's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas and streamers with millions of followers, like Mexican influencer Llanos and Rivers, the most viewed female streamer on Twitch. Advertisement The leagues have since expanded to Mexico, Italy, and Brazil—where soccer stars Neymar and Kaká, along with popular streamer Casimiro and Grammy-winning musician Ludmilla, have joined as team owners. While there are no plans to slow down global growth, the league is not currently intending to increase the number of franchises, which is capped at 12 per country. Romoleroux's goal has been viewed over 300 million times and the league says it is the 'most-watched goal in women's soccer history'. It adds to the league's significant impressions across social media. They expect to hit 25 billion impressions by the end of 2025 — numbers that have caught the eye of U.S. investors. In 2024, Left Lane Capital led a €60million ($62m) investment to fuel the league's international expansion. The New York City-based venture-capital firm has been active in sports, backing League One Volleyball's (LOVB) $35m Series B and a $100m funding round in LOVB led by Atwater Capital with Ares Management. Other recent investments include $15m in Shaun White's Snow League snowboarding tour, €10m in chess legend Magnus Carlsen and entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner's Freestyle Chess and $10m for Pro Padel League, alongside Kactus Capital, businessman Gary Vaynerchuk, Epic Padel and HIG Capital founder Tony Tamer's family office. Advertisement According to league officials, franchises in Spain generate between $500,000 and $2.5million in annual revenue. Each franchise covers the salaries of its three wildcard players – similar to designated players in Major League Soccer – coaching staff and practice field, while the league funds the salaries of 240 players —120 me, 120 women — ensuring equal pay across the board. Players, including Romoleroux, receive €200 per match. Though she never planned to go pro, Romoleroux said she 'won't mind becoming a professional player if (teams) come to me with a serious offer.' 'It was an incredible moment, not just for Antonela but for women's soccer,' Piqué said of her goal. 'Young players around the world will be inspired by it. This is the sort of impact we dreamed about when we started the Queens League.' This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Advertisement La Liga, UK Women's Football 2025 The Athletic Media Company
New York Times
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Viral goal puts Gerard Pique's women's soccer league in the spotlight
In five touches down the short indoor field, Antonela Romoleroux entered the social media feeds of millions. The 21-year-old daughter of Ecuadorian immigrants went viral this week, scoring the 'most-watched goal on social media in women's soccer' when she found the back of the net for PIO FC in Gerard Piqué's seven-a-side Queens League in Spain. Advertisement 'Three hundred million people watching a goal from a female player, commenting, celebrating, this shows the power of the Queens League platform and the potential audience for the women's game,' Piqué told The Athletic. Since the goal, Romoleroux's Instagram following has skyrocketed from 5,000 to nearly 40,000. Her muted reaction to scoring was as unconventional as her journey to professional soccer and the league she has played in since 2023. A post shared by Queens League Oysho Spain (@queensleague) Growing up in Sabadell, half an hour outside Barcelona, she honed her skills battling her brothers and her father, a former professional player from Ecuador's Club Deportivo Cuenca in impromptu home games. 'The only people I looked up to growing up playing soccer were my brothers and my father,' she told The Athletic. 'I just wanted to be as good as them.' Despite the family tradition, Romoleroux never dreamt of becoming a professional until her friends urged her to try out for Queens League, a new competition that took social media by storm in 2023. A lifelong Barcelona fan, she was surprised when she received an email saying the league had selected her. Piqué founded the league after noticing a younger generation – including his sons Milan (12) and Sasha (10) – losing interest in traditional 90-minute soccer matches. Along with his friend, Spanish YouTuber Ibai Llanos, the former Manchester United, Barcelona and Spain defender set out to create a format that could bring that audience to the game by combining the best parts of soccer and social media. The league hosted the inaugural event for the Kings League, the men's counterpart to the Queens League, at Piqué's beloved Camp Nou, Barcelona's historic 90,000-seat home ground, in front of a sold-out crowd. Queens League played the final of the first season in Madrid's Metropolitano stadium, home of Atlético Madrid, a few months later. Advertisement 'We knew that our format made the women's soccer even more exciting,' Piqué said. 'We created both leagues at the same time because we could.' The leagues are designed to maximize entertainment, with features such as wild-card rules, which allow teams to draw bonuses including penalties or goal multipliers. The format also offers fans direct access to the players, from the locker room to the pitch. Spectators can also influence game-time decisions by voting. The 40-minute games can't end in a tie, instead, a golden goal determines the winner in those situations. The leagues are structured similarly to U.S. sports with 12 franchises, on both the men's and women's sides, and follow a playoff model to decide the champions. A post shared by Queens League Oysho Spain (@queensleague) Teams are owned and operated by a mixture of soccer legends, including Argentine soccer star Sergio Agüero, Spain's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas and streamers with millions of followers, like Mexican influencer Llanos and Rivers, the most viewed female streamer on Twitch. The leagues have since expanded to Mexico, Italy, and Brazil—where soccer stars Neymar and Kaká, along with popular streamer Casimiro and Grammy-winning musician Ludmilla, have joined as team owners. While there are no plans to slow down global growth, the league is not currently intending to increase the number of franchises, which is capped at 12 per country. Romoleroux's goal has been viewed over 300 million times and the league says it is the 'most-watched goal in women's soccer history'. It adds to the league's significant impressions across social media. They expect to hit 25 billion impressions by the end of 2025 — numbers that have caught the eye of U.S. investors. In 2024, Left Lane Capital led a €60million ($62m) investment to fuel the league's international expansion. The New York City-based venture-capital firm has been active in sports, backing League One Volleyball's (LOVB) $35m Series B and a $100m funding round in LOVB led by Atwater Capital with Ares Management. Other recent investments include $15m in Shaun White's Snow League snowboarding tour, €10m in chess legend Magnus Carlsen and entrepreneur Jan Henric Buettner's Freestyle Chess and $10m for Pro Padel League, alongside Kactus Capital, businessman Gary Vaynerchuk, Epic Padel and HIG Capital founder Tony Tamer's family office. Advertisement According to league officials, franchises in Spain generate between $500,000 and $2.5million in annual revenue. Each franchise covers the salaries of its three wildcard players – similar to designated players in Major League Soccer – coaching staff and practice field, while the league funds the salaries of 240 players —120 me, 120 women — ensuring equal pay across the board. Players, including Romoleroux, receive €200 per match. Though she never planned to go pro, Romoleroux said she 'won't mind becoming a professional player if (teams) come to me with a serious offer.' 'It was an incredible moment, not just for Antonela but for women's soccer,' Piqué said of her goal. 'Young players around the world will be inspired by it. This is the sort of impact we dreamed about when we started the Queens League.'
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
‘PSG dominate every year, people want competition' – Gerard Piqué on Ligue 1
The Kings League will come to France in April, opening up the French public to a new form of football in La Hexagone. Former Barcelona and Manchester United defender Gerard Piqué is the founder of the tournament, which found recent success in Spain. In an interview with L'Équipe, Piqué gave his view on the competitiveness of Ligue 1 seen from the outside. 'As an outsider, It is clear that PSG are becoming a little more dominant in the Championship every year. That doesn't help,' said Piqué, who has already convinced the likes of streamer Squeezy and 2018 World Cup winner Adil Rami to preside over their respective Kings League teams. 'The public likes it when there is competition. It increases the interest of viewers and therefore of the broadcasters''Ligue 1 has also suffered a lot with the collapse of Mediapro,' added the owner of the Davis Cup competition in Tennis. 'The third explanation, in my opinion, is the pay-per-view model, which is doomed to disappear due to increasingly widespread piracy.' | Freddie Aston
