Shakira appeared to aim a cheeky dig at the Spanish tax authorities just hours after winning a major court ruling in her long-running battle with Hacienda.

The Colombian superstar shared a series of stunning photos to Instagram on the same day it emerged Spain’s National Court had ordered the tax office to return €60 million to the singer following an eight-year legal ordeal.

But it was the soundtrack accompanying the post that really caught fans’ attention.

Shakira chose Rihanna’s hit song ‘B***h Better Have My Money’ – a not-so subtle message after the ruling went in her favour.

The lyrics include lines such as: ‘Pay me what you owe me’ and ‘Don’t act like you forgot, I call the shots… b***h better have my money.’

The post quickly sparked reactions online, with many fans interpreting it as a direct clapback at the Spanish taxman after years of investigations, court battles and public scrutiny.

The legal saga dates back more than eight years, with Spain’s tax agency accusing Shakira of being a fiscal resident in Spain in 2011 and therefore liable to pay taxes on her worldwide income.

At the time, the singer was in a relationship with former Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique and spent significant periods in Spain, although she insisted she was not living in the country full-time.

Under Spanish law, a person is considered a tax resident if they spend more than 183 days per year in the country.

However, the court ruled that Hacienda failed to prove Shakira – full name Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll – had spent enough time in Spain during the period in question.

The tax agency had argued that her personal life, relationship with Pique and economic interests showed Spain was effectively her main residence.

Investigators reportedly analysed her expenses, public appearances and even social media activity in an effort to build their case.

But the National Court has now sided with the singer, ordering the return of nearly €70 million in improperly collected taxes and penalties.

‘There was never any fraud, and the administration itself was never able to prove otherwise, simply because it was not true,’ Shakira said in a statement following the ruling.