Shakira’s Ex Gerard Piqué Retires From Soccer: Video – Hollywood Life

Shakira‘s ex, Gerard Piqué, 35, shocked followers on Nov. 3 when he took to Twitter and Instagram to share a video (WATCH HERE) the place he introduced his retirement from soccer after taking part in the game for practically 20 years. “Culers, us he de dir una cosa,” he captioned his posts. Gerard continued to relate the video the place he revealed that the match between FC Barcelona and UD Almería on Nov. 5 might be his closing one. “The previous few weeks, months, plenty of individuals have been speaking about me. Till now, I haven’t stated something. However now, I need to be the one speaking about me,” he stated. “Now’s the time to convey this journey to its finish. I’ve at all times stated that there wouldn’t be another crew after Barca. And that’s how it will likely be.”

Gerard, who started taking part in soccer on the age of 10, additionally made certain to make clear that he’s excited to be a “actual fan” and benefit from the sport from the stands. All through the video, the 35-year-old gave his devoted fan base an inside have a look at his private life, particularly his life as a toddler. Gerard famous that he was “born right into a football-loving household of Barca followers” and from “a really younger age” he knew it wasn’t merely soccer he wished to play, however quite, he wished to affix FC Barcelona.

In the course of the emotional clip, which spans a complete of simply over two-minutes in size, a present-day Gerard is seen watching residence movies of himself as a toddler to seeing himself obtain his life’s dream. “I’ve been pondering loads about that child these days,” he stated. “About what little Gerard would have thought if he had been instructed that every one of his goals would come true. That he would make it to Barca first crew. That he would win each trophy attainable. That he would change into European Champion and World Champion. That he would play alongside one of the best gamers in historical past. That he would change into one of many crew’s captains. That he would make pals for all times.”

The dad-of-two joined U12B, the membership’s youth crew, in 1997, and the defender later joined Manchester United in England on the age of 17 in 2004. By 2008, Gerard headed again to his residence nation to formally be part of FC Barcelona, the place he performed for over 14 years. All through his wildly profitable profession, Gerard has received over 35 trophies and has change into a family title for soccer followers throughout the globe.

His retirement video comes simply 5 months after he and the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer known as it quits. “We remorse to verify that we’re separating,” the couple stated in a press release launched by Shakira’s public relations agency. “For the well-being of our kids, who’re our highest precedence, we ask that you simply respect our privateness. Thanks in your understanding.” Shakira and the beloved soccer participant share two youngsters: Sasha, 7, and Milan, 9.