Not many expected a split between Gerard Pique and Shakira. Having moved on, the former soccer star is with Clara Chia Marti, and the two have been together for around 12 months. The Pique family recently traveled to Croatia for a vacation. Interestingly, a certain detail from their holiday struck the fanbase’s attention. Within this brief span of time, Pique’s new girlfriend seems to have accomplished something that Shakira couldn’t achieve in her 12-year relationship with the Spanish star.

Following their breakup, both Pique and Shakira have been involved in numerous public disputes. Even today, they can’t seem to catch a break as their feud continues to keep them in the limelight.

Clara Chia Marti does in 12 months what Shakira couldn’t in 12 years!

Clara Chia Marti hasn’t garnered a favorable reputation in the eyes of the public. She has been portrayed as the cause of Pique’s separation from Shakira. The former defender left the mother of his two kids to pursue a relationship with the PR student. Despite not being too popular with the fanbase, the PR student seems to have left an indelible mark on Pique’s mother, Montserrat Bernabeu.

As per Prensa Libre, the strong bond between them became apparent during the Pique family’s recent trip to Croatia, where they spent several days relaxing on the Adriatic Sea beaches. A few images surfaced where Pique’s new girlfriend was seen spending quality time with the veteran’s family. Joan and Marc Pique, father and younger brother of the former Catalan star, were also spotted chilling with Clara Chia.

Indeed, it’s quite interesting to see Clara Chia quickly adapting to Pique’s family. Remarkably, she has accomplished the acceptance and affection of Pique’s mother, something that Shakira never could do. Over the years, Shakira had a challenging relationship with the mother of the former Spanish soccer player. In fact, there were multiple instances of conflicts between them, which even led to physical altercations!

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Shakira’s physical altercation with the mother of Gerard Pique

Earlier, reports surfaced that there had been heated arguments between Pique’s mother, Montserrat, and Shakira. It reportedly unfolded in front of Milan and Sasha. The disputes escalated to the point where Montserrat allegedly struck her daughter-in-law in the face in the presence of their kids. These shocking conflicts were not confined to their home. There was an instance of a public argument between the singer and her mother-in-law.

A few months ago, a fan captured a video recording where Montserrat was engaged in a heated exchange with Shakira. She even attempted to cover the singer’s mouth with her hand at one point. Amidst this drama, Gerard Pique appears to be standing by, seemingly trying to divert his attention elsewhere. These public altercations left fans dismayed by the behavior displayed by the celebrity family in a public setting.

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