Shakira issues a statement as she leaves Barcelona with her children

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Shakira has spoken out after her split from ex-Gerard Pique and amid her family’s move away from Spain.

The Colombian pop singer, 46, has admitted there is a high level of interest in her life, but asked that her two sons, Milan and Sasha, be allowed to live a “healthy and happy life”.

She received a lot of attention after reports that she ended her relationship with soccer player Gerrard, with whom she shares children.

She is also set to face tax fraud charges after a Spanish judge approved a trial last year. Shakira has denied any wrongdoing.

In a lengthy Instagram post, written in Spanish on Monday, the singer wrote: “Respected friends, journalists and media at this time of change in my life as a public figure, it is understandable that there is constant curiosity on the part of the press surrounding me and my family.

Statement: Shakira, 46, has spoken out following her split from ex Gerard Pique and amid her family’s move away from Spain (pictured May 2022). Attention: She has been the subject of a lot of attention following reports that she has ended her relationship with soccer player Gerrard, with whom she shares children (Gerrard and Shakira pictured in 2014)

However, my sons Milan and Sasha have had a very difficult year, enduring constant siege… (from) the paparazzi and various media in Barcelona.

“Now that they are starting a new phase in their lives, I strongly ask the media…to respect their right to privacy.”

And she continued, “I beg you to refrain from following them to the exit or entrance of the school, or waiting for them at the door of our house, or following them in their extra-curricular activities.”

The singer said her two sons, ages 10 and 8, should be treated “in the most humane way possible” and allowed to live their lives in peace without the “constant surveillance of cameras”.

She wrote, “I am not asking this as an artist, but rather as a mother who wants to protect and care for the mental and emotional health of her children, so that they can live a happy and healthy life, as every child deserves.”

Shakira reportedly left her beloved Barcelona for good after receiving an ‘eviction notice’ from her ex-father Gerrard.

The singer confirmed The Whenever, Wherever she left the Spanish city amid reports that she and her children had moved to Miami, and Spanish media reported that this came after she and her parents received a request to give up the family home of the former spouses.

It’s the same apartment where Shakira is said to have set up a witch doll on her balcony, which faces her mother-in-law’s house.

Green light: Gerrard reportedly gave his blessing for his ex-partner to move to Miami with his two sons to avoid a drawn-out legal battle. Milan and Sasha will be allowed to live “healthy and happy lives” on Monday

El Periodico and La Vanguardia both reported that Shakira was told in March that she had until this month to leave the mansion at the Esplugues de Llobregat where she has lived since her split from former footballer Gerrard last year or face paying “compensation”.

It was reported that the request came via email signed by Gerard’s father, Joan Pique, who is believed to be the sole director of his son’s holding company, Kerad Holding.

“Now we understand the images of the singer crying,” El Periodico stated, referring to the house move request.

In a statement on Instagram in English and Spanish about how she left Barcelona, ​​Shakira said: “I settled in Barcelona to give my children stability, the same thing we are now looking for in another corner of the world next to family, friends and relatives. the sea.

Today we begin a new chapter in the pursuit of their happiness. Thanks to everyone who rode beside me so many waves there in Barcelona, ​​the city where I learned that friendship is definitely longer than love.

The emotional star ended the post: “Thank you to everyone who was there to make me happy, dry my tears, inspire me and make me grow.”

New love: Shakira and Gerrard split after a 12-year relationship, with Gerrard now with girlfriend of 23 years Clara Xia (pictured)

“Thank you to my Spanish fans who have always covered me with their love and loyalty.

“As for you, just see you later, and as my dad said so many times, see you around the curves!”

Shakira and Gerrard have split after a 12-year relationship, and the 36-year-old former footballer recently revealed that he listened to a so-called ‘diss track’ that seemed to poke fun at him and his new girlfriend of 23-years-old Clara Shea.

The singer released Melody Seeds Sessions Music Vol. 53, which she said was a cathartic way to release her pain over their breakup.

“Yes, obviously (I listened to it),” Gerrard said in an interview with Barcelona-based radio station RAC1.

But adding how he didn’t want to comment further, the former Barcelona full-back said: “I don’t want to talk about it – I don’t think I should talk about it.”

After a long awkward silence, the former soccer player confirmed that all he wanted was for his children to be happy.

He said: ‘We have a responsibility, the parents of us must protect our children.

Everyone makes their own decisions. I don’t feel like talking anymore. I just want my kids to be healthy… I’ve always had a close relationship with my kids.

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