Before the official release of her latest music video, Shakira once again set social media ablaze. The teaser for "Dai Dai"—her song for the 2026 World Cup—sparked a whirlwind of speculation about a potential new dig at her former partner, Gerard Piqué.
The Colombian superstar shared a brief teaser on her official Instagram, captioned with "Coming soon…", which quickly amassed nearly 12 million views and over three million likes within hours.
The video compiles historic moments from world football, featuring legends like Pelé, Maradona, Maldini, Romario, Cristiano Ronaldo, Iniesta, Messi, Mbappé, and Salah. Notably absent is any mention of Piqué, both in the video and the lyrics.
This omission is exactly what set the internet on fire.
Included in the clip is Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic celebration following his free kick at the 88th minute during the Portugal vs. Spain match in the 2018 Russia World Cup. This goal, which completed Ronaldo's hat trick, resulted in a 3-3 tie. Fans quickly recalled that this free kick was awarded after a foul by Piqué inside the penalty box, dashing Spain's hopes of victory.
Out of all the football goals in history, Shakira specifically chose this one.
The theory quickly went viral on TikTok, where user @brigethopiniones2 posted an analysis video surpassing a million views and over 102,000 likes in under two days.
"I wouldn't want to be on Shakira's bad side," the young woman begins in her video. "During the 2018 World Cup, in a match between Spain and Portugal, Piqué committed a foul on Cristiano Ronaldo in the last minute inside the box, which led to a free kick for Ronaldo, resulting in a goal."
The creator concludes, "Shakira, ever the Aquarius, included Ronaldo's celebration from that goal in the official 'Dai Dai' video."
Reactions on social media were mixed. Many praised Shakira's attention to detail: "She's so elegantly playful and vengeful," one user commented. "She's not resentful; she's just memorable," another noted. "She does it just for fun now," summarized a third. "She didn't even mention him, and yet he got splashed," another comment echoed, as reported by Colombian media.
Critics weren't silent: "Let it go already... Maybe another love could distract her," suggested one user.
Neither Shakira nor her team has officially confirmed whether the inclusion of Ronaldo's goal was an intentional reference to Piqué.
"Dai Dai," recorded with Nigerian artist Burna Boy and filmed at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium, was announced on May 7 and released on May 14 as the official anthem for the tournament starting June 11 in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
From "Te Felicito" in 2022 to the explosive "BZRP Music Sessions #53" with Bizarrap in 2023—featuring lines like "you traded a Ferrari for a Twingo"—Shakira has turned each release into a collective social media analysis event, with millions of users vying to uncover hidden references. "Dai Dai" confirms this phenomenon is here to stay.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shakira's "Dai Dai" and Piqué Reference
What is the significance of the goal included in Shakira's "Dai Dai" video?
The goal featured in the video is Cristiano Ronaldo's free kick during the Portugal vs. Spain match at the 2018 World Cup, which was scored following a foul by Gerard Piqué. This specific moment is believed to be a subtle jab at Piqué by Shakira.
Has Shakira confirmed any references to Piqué in the "Dai Dai" video?
As of now, neither Shakira nor her team has officially confirmed that the inclusion of Ronaldo's goal is an intentional reference to Gerard Piqué.
Who collaborated with Shakira on the "Dai Dai" song?
Shakira collaborated with Nigerian artist Burna Boy on the "Dai Dai" song, which was recorded as the official anthem for the 2026 World Cup.