The gossip column known as the Mamarazzi in El Periódico dropped a shocker this Thursday: rumors swirl that Gerard Piqué may have been unfaithful to Shakira. The footballer has reportedly been spending time at his old bachelor apartment, a place tucked away on Muntaner Street in Barcelona, for several weeks. The blast of attention from exclusive coverage was swift, but the bigger question lingered: who is this mystery third party, and could it have ended the eleven-year relationship between the football star and the global pop icon?
Journalists, building on Shakira’s reported encounter with a young woman linked to the player, began naming faces and sharing details. In this sense, the columnists spoke with reporters and photographers who closely follow the couple and agree that the relationship has felt distant for weeks. They observed that while the children may still appear to share a family life at school, the couple themselves seem to be drifting apart, not speaking as openly as they once did.
According to the columnists, Piqué has been seen with a young woman on several occasions, prompting speculation that he may have moved back into the bachelor’s flat. Shakira, understanding the dates, would likely be upset by the new development. The reports also noted that the footballer, who owns FC Andorra, was in the Principality when these dynamics reportedly intensified.
This so-called lover
Emilio Pérez de Rozas, the paper’s correspondent, described one of the most challenging moments for the couple as they filmed a music video this Wednesday. The production, tied to the World Cup theme, reminded readers of the long history the two share since their meeting in 2010. The singer’s new single, a track of reproach, seems to speak to the tensions between the two.
The woman in question is described as a young blonde in her twenties who studies and works as an event host. The appearance of this person in Piqué’s life could have contributed to the couple’s temporary separation, though the exact nature of their relationship remains unclear. The columnist notes that Piqué has occasionally returned to the Barcelona apartment, sometimes spending several days in a row there.
A penthouse on Muntaner Street
Piqué reportedly maintains a bachelor’s flat on Muntaner Street, near Adrià Square, in Barcelona’s upper district. When the couple began their relationship, the home was a frequent rendezvous point for paparazzi. The singer lived there for a period before both moved to a hillside settlement in Esplugues del Llobregat.
The residence is described as an attic with private access from the building’s parking area, offering more privacy for the occupants. The Mamarazzi team claimed it is part of the couple’s routine nightlife, noting that the defender often visited exclusive clubs late at night, with times sometimes stretching into the early hours.
Shakira’s Ibiza trips
Shakira reportedly traveled to Ibiza twice in May with her children and a friend, who shares connections with football colleagues. It was mentioned that she did not stay in Barcelona through a period of injury. Piqué sustained a left adductor injury on April 7, adding another layer to the unfolding public moment.
Expectations for a statement
The exclusive reporting highlighted the intensifying emotional strain in the relationship. There was talk that both parties might issue a public statement to address the alleged infidelity and the future of their partnership. The journalists suggested that the openness of such a statement would reveal whether the couple intends to deny the claims or acknowledge a breakup, as tensions appeared at their peak.