Gerard Pique and Shakira 'being blackmailed over sex tape'

Former employee demanding 'a large sum of money' to not publish the tape

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique and his pop star wife Shakira are reportedly being blackmailed over an alleged sex tape, according to Spanish media.

Spanish news outlet Diario Vasco, in a short report, claim that a former employee of the pair is asking for a 'large sum of money' to not publish a recording of the pair engaged in sexual acts.

Neither Pique, 28, or Shakira, 38, have so far commented on the allegations. The Independent has attempted to make contact with their representatives.

The allegations have also been largely ignored by larger Spanish news outlets.