Hips don't lie, but Gerard Piqué is hinting that there may be more to the story behind his breakup with Shakira.
The FC Barcelona soccer player reflected on the public fallout surrounding the couple's high-profile split two years later. Though his ex—with whom he shares sons Milan, 11, and Sasha, 9—has been open about her heartbreak, Gerard implied that the public has yet to know "the truth" of why they ended their 11-year relationship
"In the end, the truth or what happens or occurs is not told in the way it was," Gerard told CNN en Español in an Oct. 18 interview translated from Spanish. "I cannot control this."
He continued, "The best thing is that in the end I am surrounded by my loved ones, my family, my friends, the people who really know you. They know what you are like and what you do, and that gives me a lot of peace of mind."
And that includes his girlfriend Clara Chia Marti, who he's been dating since 2022. Looking at his life now, the 37-year-old feels "very happy."
"I feel privileged," he added. "The life I have had—being able to play in the club of my life for more than 20 years, have two wonderful children, have an incredible family—it's amazing."
And for what it's worth, Gerard has refrained from sharing too many details about the split for the sake of his and Shakira's kids. As he noted to El Pais last year, "Everyone has their responsibility to try to do what is best for their children."
"It is about protecting them," he said in a translated interview. "That is the job of all parents with children. That is what I am focused on and that is my job as a father."
As for Shakira? She, too, is focused on her boys.
"I think that nothing can compensate for the pain of destroying a family," the singer told Billboard in 2023. "Of course, I have to keep going for my children's sake; that's my greatest motivation."
Keep reading to see her and Gerard's family moments with their sons.
Magical Memories
Family vacation! Shakira shared snapshots of her and her children visiting Disney World in Florida in January 2022.
All Smiles
The mother-son duo wore their Mickey Mouse ears while enjoying a day at the amusement park.
No. 1 Fan
"Watching the @miamiheat win while having a hugs and kisses session," the artist captioned a December 2021 Instagram post, "(sweeter than a pound of cotton candy!)"
Her “New Dancers”
Shakira posted a video of herself and her "new dancers" brushing up on their choreography to TikTok in August 2021.
Happy Holidays
Shakira spent time with her boys after Christmas and couldn't help but snuggle up with all of them.
Muddy Buddies
Gerard Piqué had a boys' day with his sons Milan and Sasha in October 2018.
Best Buds
These two are best friends and it's too cute.
Mom's Biggest Fans
Sasha and Milan looked like little rockers as they watched their mom in concert in summer of 2018.
New Year's Eve Blast
The family of four rang in the new year together in a snowy location in 2017.
Face Time
After Sasha got sick in 2016, Shakira shared this snap to show how happy and healthy he was.
Kisses
Happy baby, happy father.
Travel Buddies
The "Whenever, Wherever" singer loves taking her boys with her on her travels...even all the way to Japan!
Mean Muggin'
"Daddy-Sasha time!" Piqué captioned this adorable selfie in December 2015.
Halloween Mice
In October 2015, the family dressed up as the iconic Italian mouse character Topo Gigio for Halloween.
Little Angels
Lovey, lovey.
Daddy Time
Milan and Sasha brought their dad good luck during a Spanish league football match.
Guy Time
The retired soccer star snuggled up to his two boys in May 2015 and there is almost too much cuteness in this photo to handle.
Farm Fun
The family members enjoyed a day of fun at the farm in 2014.
Trio Travel
Shakira and her now-ex took their son Milan on a trip in 2014 before they expanded their family.
Kiss Kiss
The Colombian singer shared a sweet smooch with her oldest son before getting ready for baby number two.
Mother-Son Bonding
We can't get over this photo of Shakira and Milan. It's so stinking cute.
Dress Up Time
In 2013, Milan dressed up as a police man for Halloween and it was adorable.
Countryside Cuties
Summertime in the French countryside sounds wonderful don't you think? We have a feeling Shakira and her family loved every second they were there.
Father-Son Time
In July 2013, the athlete spent quality time with his first born.
Tickle Tickle
Milan has the giggles thanks to his dad's tickles.
Take Your Son to Work
When Shakira was a coach on The Voice, she made sure to bring her son along for the ride.
Baby Relaxing
Gerard looked totally at ease as he held his son back in April 2013.
Milan's Soccer Debut
Baby Milan looked so peaceful in this family photo at his first soccer game.