Shakira had a particularly rocky relationship with ex-Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi's wife Antonella: Reports
Ever since Shakira's well-publicized breakup with Barcelona star Gerard Pique, many reports and rumors have cropped up about how the pop star interacted with the defender's teammates and partners. The latest reports coming in from Spain say that Shakira did not get along well with the wives and girlfriends of Pique's teammates, especially Lionel Messi's wife, Antonella Roccuzzo.
Speaking on the program It's Already Noon (via El Spectador), journalist Lorena Vasquez claimed that Pique's former girlfriend never got along well with Pique's friends because of her bossy personality. The reporter also stated that Shakira did not have the best of relationships with Lionel Messi's wife, Antonella, in particular.
All this led to Pique's friends reportedly calling the Colombian popstar by the nickname 'La Patrona'.
Colombian singer Carlos Vives, when asked about Shakira by the Cadena 100 radio station, said:
"She's going through a very difficult time. She has to be sad; I've been through that too. I definitely felt sad; it's a very difficult time and well, when you have such a beautiful family."
Gerard Pique's close friend and streamer Ibai Llanos, on the other hand, has said that the Barcelona defender is fine and is preparing for next season. Llanos was quoted as saying:
"The press has talked a lot, but now he's preparing for the season with FC Barcelona and he's doing well. Everything's fine."
"He is a good person" - Joan Laporta urges Barcelona fans to support Gerard Pique after his breakup with Shakira
Gerard Pique has been in the news ever since news of his breakup surfaced last month. Barcelona president Joan Laporta, speaking to Sport, urged the club's fans to stand with the veteran defender.
“"Piqué is suffering. No matter how much money and fame he has, they are people. He is a captain and he still has a lot to give us. Gerard is involved. He deserves the affection of the culés , ignore the news that comes out. He is a good person"
The 35-year-old defender struggled with both form and fitness issues last season for Barcelona. It will be interesting to see how manager Xavi handles the situation in the coming season.
Barca will play their first pre-season friendly game against Spain's fifth-tier team Olot, on July 13.