“I guess Pique won’t be there” - Fans react as Shakira set to perform at 2024 Copa America final

Colombian pop star Shakira has been confirmed as a performer at the final of Copa America 2024. The singer is the ex-partner of Barcelona legend Gerard Pique, whose former teammate, Lionel Messi, could be playing at the showpiece event at Hard Rock Stadium.

Following the announcement that the Colombian would be performing at the event, fans took to social media to react:

One account posted:

"I guess Pique won’t be there"

Another post referring to her ex-partner said:

"Pique won't be there I bet"

A third post said:

"Confirmation that Pique won’t be present"

Another excited fan posted:

"The next best thing after football is watching Shakira perform at a football finale!"

The mix of excitement and references to her ex-partner is a result of Shakira's fame and contentious breakup with the Spanish World Cup winner. Her relationship with Gerard Pique ended in 2022 after the pair had been together 12 years and have two children together.

It remains to be seen if the defender will be at the Copa America final.

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Shakira opens up after Gerard Pique heartbreak

Shakira left Barcelona to move to Miami after breaking up with Gerard Pique. The circumstances of their separation led to questions about if she still believes in love. She answered those questions, saying (via today.com):

“Deep down, I always thought having a husband was the most important thing in my life. I was in search for that man like my dad, who I’d have kids with and then make plans to be with forever — like my parents, who are still so in love. I made many sacrifices for this. I was loyal. But sometimes things don’t go as planned. You move on.”

She concluded, saying:

“I cannot say that I don’t believe in love, because I see the example of my parents after 50 years together; how they look into each other’s eyes and hold hands and can’t live apart from each other. I’ve witnessed love, I just haven’t been that lucky myself.”

The Colombian is already back to her best after her heartbreak, and she will be strutting her stuff at Hard Rock Stadium with an adoring crowd in tow when she opens the Copa America final ceremonies.