Shakira Praises Messi in Post Seen as Dig at Piqué

According to Corriere dello Sport, Shakira witnessed Messi's milestone night.

Shakira attended AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to watch a significant night in Messi's career. The Colombian singer temporarily paused her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour and brought her children to the stadium to watch Argentina play Austria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After the match, Argentina won 2-0 with a brace from captain Messi, and Shakira expressed her admiration for the Argentine star on social media. Through her social media posts, she not only praised Messi's athletic achievements but also highlighted his role as a symbol for millions of Latin Americans. The two had also recently collaborated on the "Dai Dai" music video, the official theme song for this FIFA World Cup.

Shakira posted on social media hours after the game, writing: "I am so proud of you, Leo, and everything you've done for your family, your country, and the entire Latin community. Your dedication and commitment inspire so many. Keep shining!" The message, though simple, carries emotional weight. Many fans believe this post implicitly references Piqué. After Messi's departure from Barcelona in 2021, reports suggested tensions between the Argentine star and former Barcelona defender Piqué. Combined with Shakira and Piqué's separation in 2022 after 11 years together—and their two children—this history remains well-documented. While Shakira did not explicitly mention Piqué, social media users inevitably linked her praise for Messi to the longstanding tensions involving the two stars and the former Barcelona center-back.

Messi also achieved another historic feat in Arlington. After scoring two goals against Austria, the Argentine superstar's total FIFA World Cup goal tally reached 18, making him the all-time top scorer in World Cup history. This record surpassed Germany's Miroslav Klose, who held 16 goals since the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Messi continues to rewrite international football records, and nearly 20 years after his World Cup debut in 2006, he remains football's dominant force. However, Mbappé continues to close the gap. In France's victory over Iraq, Mbappé also scored a brace, bringing his World Cup goal tally to 16 as he pursues Messi's record.

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