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It has been almost 421 days since the high-profile breakup of Gerard Pique and Shakira captured worldwide attention. Despite the passage of time, the consequences of their split continue to linger in their lives. This has been the case, particularly for Pique, who finds himself constantly reminded of the aftermath.

In the wake of their separation, Pique faced a significant backlash from fans who were disappointed by his infidelity, which ultimately contributed to the end of their relationship. Just recently, Pique’s emotions were stirred again when his colleague mentioned Shakira’s name. Unfortunately for the soccer legend, he had to confront this reminder amidst a crowd of hundreds.

Shakira chants overwhelm Gerard Pique

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Recently, Pique found himself in a nightclub in Madrid, where he hoped to enjoy a night out. Little did he know that the patrons of the club had other plans in store for him. In several videos that have since gone viral on social media, Pique can be seen standing on stage, attempting to address the crowd, only to be drowned out by the constant chanting of Shakira’s name.

The scenes were truly wild, with hundreds of clubgoers united in their support for Shakira. They passionately chanted her name, leaving Pique speechless and unable to express his thoughts. The Barcelona legend appeared overwhelmed by the situation.

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Another video showcases the collective singing of Shakira’s iconic song ‘Waka Waka,’ which further amplifies the fervor of the crowd. It is worth noting that the caption on the video suggests that Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas requested the song and also dedicated it to Pique “to remember the world cup”.

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Despite the passage of time, the emotions surrounding their split continue to run high, as evidenced by the passionate support for Shakira in Madrid. It is not difficult to imagine the toll that such a public display of support for his ex-partner would take on him given how even the mention of Shakira gets him agitated as evident from a recent encounter.

Pique engaged in a heated discussion after the mention of his ex

In a recent incident on the After Kings live stream, Pique displayed signs of agitation when his colleague and friend Ibai Llanos mentioned Shakira. The conversation was focused on sports-related topics when Llanos unexpectedly brought up Shakira. This sudden mention noticeably changed Pique’s demeanor, and he appeared visibly frustrated.

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He quickly retorted, “Do you guys realize? Then you say ‘beat, beat, beat.’ It has nothing to do with the topic; you’ve brought it up.” Expressing his frustration, the Barcelona legend also added that this issue had no relevance to the sanctions being discussed. It’s evident that the topic of Shakira is a sensitive matter for him.

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