Why Shakira's Throwback Photo With Real Madrid Coach Zinedine Zidane is Causing a Stir Online

A photo of Shakira with Zinedine Zidane is spurring talks on the internet. The picture was taken back in 2005.

The photo was uploaded on Twitter by SocialRMadrid, showing the Colombian singer and French soccer star together, smiling and holding a signed white jersey with the No. 5 and Shakira’s name printed on the back. The shot was reportedly taken at the Santiago Bernabeu in May 2005, after a Real Madrid match against Atletico Madrid. During that time, Shakira was in Madrid, Spain for her European tour and came to watch the game, being a long-time fan of the Galacticos. She also took photos with other team players.

“Before becoming a Barca fan, Shakira was snapped holding a Real Madrid shirt with Zidane,” the caption stated.

The image may appear to lack any controversies, but some fans questioned Shakira’s loyalty to her husband, Gerard Pique, since Real Madrid is the archenemy of Pique’s team, Barcelona, Fox News wrote. Shakira currently has two kids with Pique.

LatinOne reported that Zinedine Zidane recently replaced Rafa Benitez as coach of Real Madrid. Benitez headed the team for only seven months. He coached for the last time on Jan. 3, 2016, resulting to a 2-2 draw against Valencia. Ramon Calderon, president of Real Madrid reportedly mentioned that Zidane was only the second choice after Jose Mourinho rejected the team’s proposal. It was initially a risky decision to hire Zidane, according to Calderon, but currently has high hopes for the soccer great.

Zidane promised that he will do his best on his new job, BBC reported. He also said that he should not be compared with other coaches, especially Bayern Munich’s Pep Guardiola. The 43-year-old Zidane complimented the latter for his achievements, adding that he never compared himself with anyone as a player, and will also not do so as a coach.

As for Shakira, Digital Spy wrote that she has new projects in 2016. She will be voicing a character, Gazelle, in the upcoming Disney animated movie, “Zootopia.” She also recorded a new single for the film, titled “Try Everything.” She will release the single on Jan. 8, 2016. She tweeted the news during Christmas. “Zootopia” will launch on Mar. 4, 2016.

Zidane and Shakira have yet to comment on the issue, although other fans did not think much of the old photo. Gerard Pique has not commented on the photo and rumor, as well.