Shakira appears to take swipe at Gerard Pique in New Year’s Day post after messy split with ex-Barcelona star

SHAKIRA appeared to hit out at ex Gerard Pique in a New Year's Day Instagram post.

The Colombian pop superstar and the footballer confirmed their split after 11 years back in June.

The pair have two kids together, Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven

She recently denied claims that she's dating Gorka Ezkurdia after they were seen together near the Spanish city of Santander.

And the 45-year-old seems still have Pique on her mind after she sent a message to fans on social media.

She wrote on Instagram: "Although our wounds continue to be open in this new year, time has surgeon's hands.

"Even if someone has betrayed us, we have to keep trusting. In the face of contempt, keep valuing yourself.

"Because there are more good people than bad people. More empathetic people than indolent people.

"There are fewer who leave and more who stay by our side.

"Our tears are not a waste, they water the soil where the future will be born and make us more human, so in the midst of heartbreak we can continue to love. Doubt❣."

Shakira met ex-Barcelona star Pique, 35, when he was training in Madrid ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

They never tied the knot, but they did have two kids together, Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven.

Reports in Spain claimed the former defender, who recently announced his retirement from football, allegedly cheated on the singer.

The duo appeared in court last month over the custody of their children and their £12m house.

They eventually reached a custody settlement after a 12-hour meeting with lawyers.