Shakira and her ex Gerard Piqué chose to sit apart as they attended their son Milan’s baseball game in Valencia. The couple, who announced their split in July after 12 years of marriage amidst swirling cheating rumors in the Spanish tabloids, are reportedly striving to maintain a friendly relationship for the sake of their sons Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven. Despite this, they maintained distance during the sporting event.

Shakira, 45, looked effortlessly stylish in a distressed denim jacket paired with a plain white T-shirt and a bucket hat. Meanwhile, Piqué, 35, wore a team T-shirt from their son’s baseball club over a white long-sleeved top, opting for a low-profile look with a baseball cap and sunglasses.

Recent developments suggest that Shakira may be addressing her emotions towards Piqué through her music, particularly in her single “Te Felicito” (I Congratulate You). The song includes poignant lines like, ‘To make you whole / I broke myself in pieces / I was warned, but I didn’t take heed / Don’t tell me you’re sorry / I know you well and I know you’re lying.’

In an interview with Elle Magazine, Shakira reflected on the connection between her lyrics and her personal life, stating, “Everything I feel, everything I go through is reflected in the lyrics I write, in the videos I make. When the glove fits, it fits. Like I said before, my music is that channel.”

Meanwhile, as Shakira navigates her divorce proceedings and addresses her feelings about the separation publicly for the first time, she also faces legal challenges. She is slated to stand trial on charges of tax fraud in Spain, an issue she has vehemently denied, asserting that she has paid all owed taxes plus additional interest.

In the midst of these personal and legal battles, Shakira remains focused on her children’s well-being amidst the challenges of a highly publicized separation.