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'Gerard is like a soldier... and I'm proud to be a WAG!'... Shakira admits her undeniable love for football, so will she be cheering on Spain or Colombia at the World Cup?

PUBLISHED: 06:24 EST, 16 March 2014 | UPDATED: 08:26 EST, 16 March 2014

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She may be obliged to cheer on her native Colombia at this summer's World Cup, but Shakira has admitted she'll be supporting world champions Spain in Brazil, and that she is proud to be a WAG.

The pop superstar, partner of Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, insists she'll be Spain's biggest groupie in South America as Vicente del Bosque's side look to retain the World Cup after their victory in South Africa in 2010.

Beautiful game: Shakira (right) admits that football is a huge part of her life with Barcelona's Gerard Pique (left)

World Cup groupie: The Colombian superstar insists she is proud to be a WAG

Football lover: Shakira performed at the closing ceremony for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa

'I never knew I would be so proud to be a WAG,' she told The Sun. 'But I am one of them - and very happy about it

'I go to as many of his games as possible and I wouldn't miss the World Cup. I'll be there this year as a groupie.'

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The 37-year-old Colombian met the 27-year-old Spaniard Pique a year after the 2010 World Cup success, having made the video for Waka Waka, the official song for the tournament.

And Shakira admits she respects the life footballers have to live, insisting Pique is like a soldier who gives all his time and focus to the team.

Cheer them on: Shakira insists she'll be watching all of Spain's games at the World Cup this summer

Red or yellow? Shakira will surely have a keen eye on both Spain and Colombia at this summer's tournament

Item: Shakira has been dating Barcelona defender Pique since 2011

'I have to live in Barcelona because Gerard is anchored here. Footballers are like soldiers, he can't really travel and go away with me.

'I have an undeniable relationship with football. I feel part of it. I never thought I would end up dating a footballer but it's great.

'There's something about the mind of a footballer. He has a totally different mindset to me.

'He always thinks about how everything he does will impact on his team. That's very different to us megalomaniac artists.'

Different ball game: Shakira admits footballers are like soldiers, and that Pique gives all his life to the team

On stage: Shakira performing during Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball at the O2 Arena in London

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Brian, Luton, 4 hours ago

Gorgeous, talented and loves football...what a woman.

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ozzyojay, London, United Kingdom, 8 hours ago

I still can't believe how Pique managed to pull this one off. I guess every man has a chance, you just have to make an effort.

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Michaelsb, Rio, 9 hours ago

Can't imagine she looks crap first thing in the morning!

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EHeskey8, Where i want, Australia, 10 hours ago

I would destroy her

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Feeeonaaa, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 10 hours ago

He is so beautiful.

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The Red Arrow, up in the sky, Kiribati, 10 hours ago

Pique winning

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Socrates, London, United Kingdom, 11 hours ago

I'd tap that

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John Elliott, Durham, 12 hours ago

Gerrard is as near to a Soldier as she is to being a wag!!! She is definitely a talented lady; he squeals and shouts like a "Spanish-dancer", soldier my a__e !!!!!!