The Colombian pop star and the Spanish footballer met on a music video set.

Shakiraand Gerard Pique have called it quits.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and respect."

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 18: Singer Shakira (R) and soccer player Gerard Pique attend the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Shakira and soccer star Gerard Piqué have split after 11 years.Frazer Harrison/Getty

The couple have two sons: Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7.

He’s tired of waiting up," she said.

“‘Cause Colombian time is not the same as Catalonian time, Spanish time.”

Shakira’s NBC dance competition showDancing With Myselfpremiered on Tuesday.

Pique plays center back for FC Barcelona and is widely considered one of the best defenders in the world.