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Gerard Pique’s recent cocky response to why he cheated on Shakira has left many people feeling more than just a little bit uneasy. The breakup saga between Shakira and Gerard Pique has been full of controversies and has caught worldwide attention. Shakira and Pique ended their relationship in the June of last year.

Pique and Shakira were together for 11 years and have two children together. Pique cheated on the popular singer with 23-year-old PR student Clara Chia Marti. The news of the affair came as a shock to many, given the long-standing nature of Pique and Shakira’s relationship.

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Since the breakup, Pique has been in a relationship with Chia Marti, while Shakira has been living with her children. Fans have been critical of Pique and Chia Marti since the news of the affair broke, and Pique’s recent statement has only served to fan the flames.

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Gerard Pique faces backlash for his reasoning

9 months after the breakup, the ex-Barcelona star finally opened up about the reason for his actions. Pique revealed that his reason for cheating was simply that, “I want to be faithful to myself”. This response has been met with a great deal of criticism, with many people taking to Twitter to voice their displeasure.

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Many feel that Pique is being selfish in his explanation. Others believe that Pique is simply trying to justify his actions and that his response is nothing more than an empty excuse. Some have even gone so far as to say that Pique’s response is “creepy”.

Here are some of the reactions from the fans:

Some fans even brought up Shakira’s diss track to troll Gerard Pique.

Whatever the reason behind Pique’s cheating, it is clear that fans are not happy with his response. It remains to be seen whether Pique will be able to repair his image in the eyes of the public, while Shakira is going through her own struggles with her family’s health condition.

Shakira facing a tough time with her parent’s health

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These days, Shakira has a lot on her plate. She is preparing to permanently move with her children to her Miami mansion, which was initially postponed due to her father’s worsening health conditions. He suffered a fall and underwent surgery.

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Just a month later her mother has recently also faced a medical emergency due to a blood clot in her leg. She needed urgent medical attention and had to undergo several tests. Although Shakira’s family is facing some health struggles, they are all staying positive. Shakira’s mother is now out of the hospital. Her father also seems to be doing better with occasional rounds to the hospital.

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