Barcelona and Spain footballer Gerard Pique turns 35 on February 2, 2022. Gerard Pique's significant other, Shakira, who is a renowned singer, also celebrates her birthday today and turns 45. We profile Gerard Pique's love story with Shakira through some romantic pictures.
Updated On: 2022-02-02 11:00 AM IST
Spain and Barcelona's centre-back mainstay Gerard Pique celebrated his 35th birthday on February 2, 2022.
In pic: Gerard Pique posted this picture with partner Shakira and their kids
Gerard Pique rose through the ranks in Barcelona's junior academies before making it big in the senior team. Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola was instrumental in establishing Gerard Pique as Barcelona's No 1 defender.
Gerard Pique has won trebles with Barcelona in 2008-2009 and 2014-2015. He is part of the Barcelona dream team of the last decade, which was led by Lionel Messi.
Gerard Pique has played for Spain's national team in 102 matches and has won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA EURO 2012 with the national side.
Gerard Pique's father is a businessman and his mother worked as the director of a spinal injuries hospital in Barcelona.
Gerard Pique's grandfather, Amador Bernabeu, is a former vice-president of Barcelona.
Gerard Pique began a relationship with Colombian songstress Shakira in 2011.
Gerard Pique and Shakira met when the footballer appeared in the music video for Shakira's single "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", which was also the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Gerard Pique and Shakira have two children, Milan and Sasha.
Gerard Pique is among just four footballers in history to ever win the UEFA Champions League for a consecutive two years. The others being Samuel Eto'o, Paulo Sousa and Marcel Desailly.
Gerard Pique posted this picture while on a dinner date with Shakira.
Gerard Pique shared this picture of himself and Shakira, while on a trip to Mexico.
Gerard Pique seen here pouring ice water on Shakira while taking the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Gerard Pique spotted enjoying the Spanish countryside with partner Shakira and his son.
Gerard Pique posted this picture of himself and Shakira with their newborn son at the Camp Nou. He wrote, "After the game, Camp Nou empty, enjoying the classification with my family."
Gerard Pique and Shakira enjoying one of their many date nights again.
Gerard Pique and Shakira are close friends with Pique's former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo.
After the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Gerard Pique announced his retirement from the Spanish national team.
