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The “Associated Press” release an official and exclusive statement from Cristiano Ronaldo about his break-up with Irina Shayk:
"Portugal and Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed Tuesday he has broken up with his longtime girlfriend, Russian model Irina Shayk.
"After dating for five years, my relationship with Irina Shayk has come to an end," Ronaldo said in a written statement sent exclusively to The Associated Press. "We believed it would be best for both of us to take this step now."
Ronaldo said he was making the statement to end speculation about their relationship and to end recent rumors about his private life. He did not specify the rumors, but media in Portugal have reported that Shayk fell out with members of Ronaldo’s family and that he was seeing another woman.
"I wish Irina the greatest happiness," Ronaldo said.
He gave no further details in the brief statement.
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Ronaldo recently picked up the Ballon d’Or after being voted the world’s best player, but Shayk did not accompany him to the ceremony in Zurich. Her absence triggered rumors that their relationship was over. The couple remained silent despite days of intense media speculation.
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I wish both of them all the best and a lot of success in their lives. It was beautiful to see them make each other happy for over 5 years and I hope they will continue being that, even without the other. ♥
