The nostalgic still remember, thirteen years later, that Soccer World Cup held in South Africa in 2010. Between June 11 and July 11 of that year, Spain managed to become the world reference in this sport, and the finishing touch Gold came with the now legendary goal by Andrés Iniesta in the 116th minute of the final against the Netherlands. Time passes and it is difficult to forget that moment, with which thousands of Spaniards vibrated. The World Cup brought many good moments to the audience, but also to the players. In fact, some found love there, as is the case with Gerard Piqué and Iker Casillas.
As we said, the summer of 2010 is hard to forget for all those unconditional soccer lovers. It is also true for the players themselves who gave their all on the pitch to bring the trophy to Spain. In the last few hours, Gerard Piqué wanted to remember that summer by sharing a selfie that he took with Iker Casillas. “2010”, writes a nostalgic Piqué in the caption of the publication’s photograph, where they both appear in the dark, while Piqué puts his hand over Casillas’s shoulder, who takes out the photograph. Many Internet users have not been able to avoid remembering how that World Cup changed their lives on a professional level, but also on a personal level.
It was the summer of 2010 when Sara Carbonero, a Telecinco journalist, was covering the World Cup in South Africa. She there she interviewed the players of Spain several times. Among them, Iker Casillas. Finally, Iker surprised everyone, including Sara, by stealing a kiss from her live and thanking her for her support. The couple began a relationship at that time, and even formed their own family after bringing Lucas and Martín into the world. Their relationship lasted until March 2021, and it was one of the most media relations in our country for more than a decade.
Piqué also found love there. The singer Shakira was in charge of putting the soundtrack to that tournament with her Waka Waka, in whose official video clip a smiling Gerard appears. The couple began a relationship that led the Colombian to live in Barcelona for more than a decade. The couple had their two children, Sasha and Milan, and starred in one of the most media breakups in recent times, last summer 2022.
As we said, the publication has been related by many to that outstanding moment on a personal level in the lives of both former players. There are many Gerard Piqué followers who have shared GIFs in the comments where Shakira appears. “You both started, you both cut”, can be read in the publication shared on Gerard Piqué’s official Twitter profile. How could it be otherwise, the publication was also filled with nostalgic comments. “I got something in my eye”, you can read.
Gerard Piqué has been the protagonist of many headlines in the last year. The footballer ended his relationship with the interpreter of I congratulate you in June 2022, and that same summer his relationship with Clara Chía came to light. The separation and the future of their children in common led ‘Shak’ and the businessman to court. On the other hand, the singer indirectly dedicated several songs to him, in which she lashes out at him and Clara, his new partner. The sum of these last two factors triggered a media earthquake, which finally ended with the departure of Shakira and the two little ones to Miami. Now they both go their separate ways.