Beiruting News

Colombian pop star Shakira and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique have announced the birth of their son Milan.

The first-time mum and footie partner Gerard Pique welcomed their son Milan at a hospital in Barcelona, Spain, last night.

The Hips Don’t Lie singer wrote on her website: “We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Pique Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Pique, born Jan. 22nd at 9:36 p.m., in Barcelona, Spain.”

Yesterday morning, Shakira reached out to fans on Twitter – asking them to pray for her as she headed to the delivery room.

She wrote: “I’d like to ask you all to accompany me in your prayers on this very important day of my life.”