Shakira’s son, Milan remembers World Cup champions and omits Piqué’s Spain victory in 2010
Milan, eldest son of singer Shakira and former player Gerard Piqué, went viral on social media when he shared a surprising memory about world football. In a video that circulated widely, the 13-year-old boy listed with remarkable precision the winners of every World Cup since 1930. However, a curious detail did not go unnoticed: the absence of Spain, his father’s team, in the list of 2010 champions.
The striking detail in Milan’s memory when mentioning champions
Milan’s impressive run in naming World Cup champions demonstrated their knowledge of the tournament’s history. However, when it came to 2010, the boy chose to skip the victory of Spain, who won their only world title that year, in South Africa. The omission is particularly notable due to the fact that Gerard Piqué, his father, was one of the defenders of the Spanish team that lifted the cup.
Even though Milan’s intention was unknown, the “forgetfulness” of the year 2010 generated discussions among internet users. This was the same period in which Shakira and Piqué met, during the World Cup. The singer even performed the competition’s official anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”, consolidating one of the biggest hits of her career and a strong personal connection with the world championship.
Parents’ personal lives and the impact on their child’s memory
Shakira and Gerard Piqué’s public separation in June 2022, after 12 years together, was a widely reported event. Rumors about the former Barcelona player’s infidelity circulated intensely in international tabloids, putting the couple’s relationship under the spotlight. Although Milan’s omission of Spain could be interpreted as a simple oversight, the connection between the year 2010, his father’s victory and the beginning of his parents’ relationship, followed by a troubled separation, adds a layer of meaning to the episode.
For many families going through a divorce, it is common for children to develop mechanisms to deal with the new family dynamics. Selective memory or reinterpretation of past events can be ways of processing complex emotions. The exclusion of the 2010 victory may, therefore, be a subtle indication of the impact of the family rupture, making Milan’s act more than a simple memory failure, but a possible reflection of the personal scenario experienced by the child.
Shakira’s undeniable link to the history of the World Cup
Shakira’s career is intrinsically linked to the recent history of the World Cups. Their songs have become memorable soundtracks for several editions of the tournament, marking the memories of millions of football and music fans around the planet. This relationship not only consolidated her position as a global artist, but also transformed her into a cultural symbol of the world.
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The Colombian singer has an impressive history of participating in events related to the World Cup, with songs that moved the public and entered the history of the competitions. His musical presence has become almost a tradition, bringing rhythm and joy to the fans. The year 2010, specifically, was a milestone, not only for Spain’s victory, but for the global reach of “Waka Waka”.
Shakira’s musical moments at the World Cups
The Colombian artist left her sound mark on several editions of the biggest football tournament on the planet, with songs that became anthems and worldwide hits.
- 2006 (Germany):The song “Hips Don’t Lie” rocked the tournament, even though it was not the official anthem, and became strongly associated with the competition.
- 2010 (South Africa):Shakira released “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”, the official FIFA anthem. This was one of the biggest successes of his career, and the year he met Gerard Piqué.
- 2014 (Brazil):The singer returned to the World Cup atmosphere with “La La La (Brazil 2014)”, one of the most popular songs of that edition in Brazil.
- 2014 (Brazil):He also released “Dai Dai”, another track that was part of the official musical repertoire of that year’s World Cup.
Shakira’s string of musical appearances highlights the irony of her son’s omission of 2010. It is the year that represents not only the most important achievement in her father’s career, but also the starting point for her parents’ relationship and one of the peaks of the singer’s own career.
