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Clara Chia Marti, the Spanish soccer player, went public with her new PR student girlfriend, just three months after reports broke that Shakira and her boyfriend of nearly 12 years, Gerard, had split. Shakira, 45, and Gerard first met in 2010 and were married for more than a decade together, but the Hips Don't Lie songstress clarly stated that she was not interested in marrying him. However, that didn't stop the couple from starting a family together. They welcomed two children together over the years - two sons named Milan, now nine years old, and Sasha, now seven years old. When rumors that Gerard had cheated on the singer, their relationship came to halt in June. The pair announced that they had split and asked for people to'respect their privacy,' a few days later.' Although Gerard continues to work with a new woman, FEMAIL has taken a look at the rise and fall of his friendship with Shakira, as well as the numerous ups and downs that have occurred during their 12-year romance. Here's a complete recap of Shakira and Gerard's love story, starting with how they met and dating, to why they decided not to become husband and wife, and what ultimately went wrong.