Former FC Barcelona star Gerard Piqué, 35, has made his relationship with 23-year-old Clara Chia Marti Instagram official. The photo, shared on January 25, garnered over 3.2 million likes within 24 hours, signaling the public acknowledgment of their romance.
A New Relationship After Splitting from Shakira
Piqué’s Instagram post follows his highly publicized breakup with singer Shakira in June 2022, ending their 11-year relationship amidst allegations of infidelity. The couple initially met on the set of Shakira’s “Waka Waka” music video before the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Confirmation of Romance
Photos published by the Daily Mail in August seemingly confirmed Piqué’s relationship with Clara Chia Marti, approximately three months after his split from Shakira. Marti, a PR student, is reported to have joined Piqué’s events production company, Kosmos, according to Harpers Bazaar.
Shakira’s Response in Song
On January 11, Shakira released a diss track, “BZRP Music Session #53,” produced with DJ Bizarrap, seemingly targeting Piqué. The upbeat Spanish-language song features lyrics referencing their split, with lines like “I’m worth two 22-year-olds” and “I wish you the best with my supposed replacement, you swapped a Ferrari for a Twingo.”
Public Reactions and Controversy
Shakira’s song garnered significant attention, with a promotional banner flown over Mar del Plata in Argentina reading: “A she-wolf like me is not for someone like you.” The song broke YouTube records with over 72 million views in 24 hours.
Response from Piqué
In response to the song’s lyrics, a video surfaced allegedly showing Piqué driving a Twingo, referencing Shakira’s lyrics about trading a Ferrari for a Twingo. Piqué also mentioned Casio as a sponsor for his new Kings League, with speculation arising about the authenticity of the sponsorship. While some outlets reported Casio denying the sponsorship, confusion ensued due to statements from fake Casio parody accounts on Twitter.
Custody Agreement and Moving Forward
In November, Piqué and Shakira reached a custody agreement for their two children, with plans for them to relocate to Miami with Shakira. As Piqué embraces his new relationship with Clara Chia Marti, the public awaits further developments in the aftermath of his high-profile split from Shakira.
