Following a heartbreaking split from her professional footballer husband, Gerard Piqué, Shakira has spoken up about the darkest hour of her life. The Colombian singer has been silent since the shocking incident which happened sometime in June this year.

The star and two-time coach on The Voice talked about it for the first time with Elle Magazine. The 45-year-old was frank about how devastated her estranged relationship when the football star left her. There was news that he cheated on her with a much younger woman. From the singer’s countenance, it was clear that she didn’t want things to end between them.

The agonizing split between Shakira and Gerard Piqué came after 12 years of being together. The Hips Don’t Lie crooner went on to discuss other issues bothering her. She needs the support of her fans during this gloomy period.

Shakira Faces Tax Fraud Charge Amidst Split With Gerard Piqué

The star who shares two children with the FIFA player admits that life has been difficult for her since the breakup. But she has remained quiet to process it all because it’s difficult to talk about it. Being a public figure made the issue tough for her and the kids.

As if Shakira’s split with Gerard Piqué wasn’t enough, she’s currently facing a tax fraud charge by the Spanish government. The star has been accused of pretending to be abroad from 2012 to 2014, thereby avoiding tax payments.

She responded by stating that during that period, she traveled around the world for her job. Secondly, the mother of two disproved the government’s claim by disclosing that she paid everything she owed.

Uninterested Gerard Piqué Partying Upon Cheating Accusations

The split between Shakira and Gerard Piqué garnered more attention after he was kicked out of the family home by his wife.

Sources have revealed that the Spanish footballer has been living a #YOLO lifestyle with his teammates in a bachelor pad.

It’s quite sad to see the end of a beautiful love tale. Piqué and the singer may remain friends for the sake of the kids.