Pique and Shakira welcome baby boy

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique and Colombian pop star Shakira, have welcomed their first child. The baby boy, who has been named Milan Pique Mebarak, was born at 21:20 on Tuesday evening at Teknon hospital in Barcelona.

“We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Pique Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Pique, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain,” a statement on the singer’s official website read.

“The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification.

“Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth.

“The hospital confirmed that the couple’s first child weighed approximately 6lbs. 6 ounces, and that both mother and child are in excellent health.”

Pique and Shakira have been together for two years.

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