Cristiano Ronaldo tells friends that he still loves ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk

CRISTIANO RONALDO has told pals he still loves ex Irina Shayk, saying: “She’s the one that got away.”

The pair met in 2010 but model Irina, 32, called time on the relationship three years ago.

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A pal said: “Ronaldo is holding a torch for her.

“He regrets the way they ended and still takes an interest in her life.”

The Real Madrid star, 33, believes he and Irina split because she wanted a baby.

He already had son Cristiano Jnr and was focused on football.

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The pal said: “He never thought Irina would ever actually leave.”

She now has a daughter with actor Bradley Cooper.

Ronaldo’s pal added: “He’s jealous of the relationship.”

The Real Madrid star has been dating Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez, 23, since November 2016.

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Georgina gave birth to Ronaldo's daughter Alana Martina in November.

Baby Alana Martina joined Cristiano Jnr, seven, and ten-month-old twins Eva and Mateo in the Ronaldo clan.

And if Ronaldo has his way, there will be three more kids on the way.

The former Manchester United ace said: "I want to have seven children and as many Ballons d’Or."

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