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Months After Feud With Ex-Wife Shakira, Gerard Pique Names Most Famous Contact but It’s Not Lionel Messi

Published 02/13/2023, 11:44 PM EST

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Shakira has one of the world’s best and most loving fan bases. The Latin American star has garnered a worldwide audience over the years due to the diversity of her music. She is now possibly one of the most popular Latin American music artists to ever exist. However, she’s been in the public eye recently due to her diss track. In the diss track, she fires major missiles at her ex-boyfriend, Gerard Pique. The celebrity couple parted way back in 2022 post-Pique’s infidelity.

In a recent interview, Gerard Pique revealed the name of the most famous person in his contact list. The fans are shocked after hearing the answer.

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Who is Gerard Pique’s most famous contact?

Popular internet personality, John Nellis recently had a chance to have a chat with Gerard Pique. The Spanish soccer veteran has been a name on the headlines recently due to the ever-famous diss track. Nellis curiously wanted to know who was the most famous contact on Pique’s phone. The former Barcelona defender didn’t even think twice before answering the question.

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With absolutely no hesitation, he said, “I would say Shakira Maybe, was my partner. My partner. Could be one. I’m thinking about followers on Instagram if you’re saying that. I don’t know I would say, I would say Shakira maybe. If it’s not related to football”. Till today, everyone thought that Pique was someone who desperately wanted this public saga between him and his ex-girlfriend to end.

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However, the Spaniard has seemingly added fuel to the fire by giving such an answer. Toward the end of the segment, Pique tries to save himself from the critics. He concludes by saying, “Because, in football, I think Cristiano Ronaldo is the most followed in the world”. Nellis replies, “Do you have Ronaldo’s number?” Gerard Pique then gives him a proud nod and says, “Yeah”.

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While John Nellis meant no malice while asking these questions, it still remains to be seen how the fans will react to these answers.

Gerard Pique’s life took a weird turn after Shakira released her diss track

Gerard Pique’s life has taken a weird turn in the last year. The entire world was pissed at him. The fans weren’t angry at him for cheating, they were only angry because he cheated on Shakira. The former Barcelona defender moved out of the house after splitting ways with Shakira. Reports suggest that he even tried to reconcile with the Colombian singer at one point. However, she straightaway said no.

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But, Shakira’s fans have made his life miserable. The Spaniard cannot publicly feature on any live shows anymore or move around freely in public spaces. In a recent award show, the fans booed Pique, who had joined the show virtually. While they tried to cover it up by speaking over the boos, the situation was still quite embarrassing for Gerard Pique in front of thousands of viewers.

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What do you think about Gerard Pique’s answers in this latest interview with John Nellis? Let us know in the comments below.

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Daniel D'Cruz is a Sports Writer at EssentiallySports. Having earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and a Post Graduate Diploma in Event Planning and Experiential Marketing from St. Xavier's College, Daniel went on to have a brief stint working in the Event Industry.
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