Gerard Piqué recently took his girlfriend, Clara Chia Marti, on a fun-filled vacation to the UAE, just as his ex, Shakira, released a new song, “Soltera,” which hints at her life as a single woman.

The timing of Piqué’s post about the trip raised eyebrows, with some fans speculating that his social media activity had a purpose. Comments flooded in, with people saying things like, “He always reappears when Shakira has a hit” and “He needs to show up when Shakira has something new, otherwise, no one remembers him.”

Meanwhile, Shakira’s fans praised her for her transformation post-breakup. One fan noted, “Since Shakira became single, she’s risen like a phoenix. With him, she was sinking, and look at how radiant she is now. Sometimes, we don’t understand life’s sudden changes, but time will reveal the truth.”

Shakira’s resurgence and Piqué’s attempts to stay in the spotlight continue to fuel public interest in their lives, long after their decade-long relationship ended.