As the summer holidays draw to a close for top footballers worldwide, Gerard Pique wrapped up his vacation with Shakira in memorable fashion. The Spanish international shared a tender moment with his pop star girlfriend, posting a photo on Twitter showing them kissing while swimming with dolphins.

Pique chose Hawaii for their summer getaway, enjoying the sunshine before returning to Spain to prepare for the upcoming season. His year has been eventful, featuring the Confederations Cup following a strenuous season with Barcelona and earlier participation in Euro 2012.

Shakira recently traveled to Brazil to support Pique during the Confederations Cup, where Spain ultimately lost 3-0 to Brazil in the final at the Maracana. After a period of rest and recuperation, Pique now shifts his focus to the new season.

Barcelona, under new manager Gerardo Martino, is gearing up to defend their La Liga title, starting with a home match against Levante on the opening weekend. Prior to that, the club will embark on a two-match Asian tour, playing in Thailand and Malaysia as part of their pre-season preparations.