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    Watch as Cristiano Ronaldo stars in cheesy advert for PASTA alongside Juventus team-mate Dybala

    CRISTIANO RONALDO and his Juventus team-mates have featured in a cringeworthy pasta advert.
    The Serie A stars looked out of their comfort zone as they tried to promote the De Cecco products.

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    The Juventus players took it in turn to name their favourite type of pasta
    Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, Adrien Rabiot, Giorgio Chiellini and Mattia De Sciglio featured in the advert.
    The five players were lined up in front of the camera while wearing their Juventus kits.
    Shirts with their names on had also been hung up in the background to ensure there was no confusion.
    The players then left fans on the edge of their seats as they picked their favourite pasta.

    Dybala answered the age-old debate by picking fedelini as his pasta of choice.
    Ronaldo left his team-mates in hysterics as he held up a pack of linguine to the camera.
    And this is not the first time that the Portuguese star has featured in a cheesy advert.
    The 35-year-old was used to advertise Singapore-based e-commerce portal called Shopee.

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    Cristiano Ronaldo’s team-mates laughed at him during the advert

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    The Juventus stars featured in the De Cecco advert

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    But some fans described the short clip as the “worst thing” they have ever watched.
    Ronaldo scored a trademark free-kick before doing his classic celebrations – but fans did not react as they were doing busy using Shopee.
    After a moment of madness, the Juventus ace bizarrely started singing a song to the Baby Shark theme tune.
    He was also the main character in an advert for Meo – which saw him replicate Kevin McAllister from Home Alone.
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    Ronaldo mimicked the classic aftershave on face scene before frighteneing off the pizza delivery guy.
    But the most bizarre of is all came when he was used to promote a facial fitness tool in a Japanese.
    After doing a number of kick-ups, Ronaldo wiggled the device in front of his face like a wand before a few others test it out.

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    Roma snap up 16-year-old Cambridge United wonderkid Mbunya Alemanji in shock £70,000 transfer

    ROMA have signed 16-year-old Cambridge United whizkid Mbunya Alemanji for £70,000.
    The teenage star has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Serie A giants but insists he is trying to “keep humble” after the mega move.

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    Roma have signed Cambridge United whizkid Mbunya Alemanji
    The Italian side have never seen the young forward play in the flesh but have signed him based on video footage.
    Alemanji will initially play with Roma’s Under-17s side but will eventually move up to the first team.
    Having completed the transfer, Alemanji said: “It is a big move but I’m just trying to prove why I’m there.

    “My friends have been saying to me: ‘Do you realise you’re at AS Roma?’ I’m just trying to keep calm.”

    Alemanji was born in Germany but moved to England when he was three.
    The teenager had only been with Cambridge for three years after an intial six-week trial as a 13-year-old.
    Alemanji shares an agent with former Manchester United and current Lyon star Memphis Depay.
    And thanks to highlight videos sent to Roma’s interim sporting director Morgan de Sanctis earlier this year the move has gone through.

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    Alemanji added: “It was during lockdown – my agent contacted me and said: ‘Roma are interested in you.
    “They are such a big team that I didn’t really think much of it.
    “The next week he contacted me again and said you might have to travel to Rome in two weeks.
    “I was like, ‘Wow.’ It took longer for it to happen but I eventually signed.”

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    Alemanji’s deal will see him spend one year as a scholar before he turns professional.
    He will live at Roma’s training ground, where he will be surrounded by their first-team stars, which has already stunned the young star.
    He added: “I came out of my room – we had to do Covid tests – and I saw [former Chelsea winger] Pedro. I was shocked.”

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    Juventus sign 32-year-old Andrea Brighenti from Serie B side Monza.. to play for their UNDER-23S team

    JUVENTUS have completed the transfer of 32-year-old Andrea Brighenti from Serie B side Monza – to join their Under-23s team.
    The veteran Italian should fit in at the Old Lady but will be at least nine years older than virtually all his new team-mates.

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    Juventus Under-23s have signed a 32-year-old striker in the shape of Monza’s Andrea Brighenti Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    But Under-23s teams are allowed a quota of over-age players.
    So striker Brighenti will join the likes of Stefano Gori, 24, Dario del Fabro, 25, Timothy Nocchi, 30, and Raffaele Alcibiade, 30, in Lamberto Zauli’s squad.
    Zauli was promoted from U19s coach to replace Andrea Pirlo, who became first-team boss just nine days after being appointed manager of the U23s.
    Juventus B play their football in Serie C, the third tier of Italian football.

    But they will be hoping Brighenti will help power them to promotion this season, just as he did with Monza last term.
    He has scored 138 goals in 403 club career appearances so can offer plenty of experience to the youthful squad.
    The journeyman has found the net throughout his time in the Italian lower leagues with spells at the likes of Sambonifacese, Renate and Cremonese.
    But although few Bianconeri fans will be getting overly excited about the arrival of Brighenti, they may have another new striker coming into the club very soon.

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    Luis Suarez’s ugly departure from Barcelona could see the Uruguayan join Juventus this summer and join forces with Cristiano Ronaldo in a terrifying attack.
    It was reported over the weekend that Suarez has spoken to Juve chief Pavel Nedved to discuss a potential switch to Italy.
    And according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Old Lady has now agreed personal terms with the player’s representatives during a second meeting.
    The report adds that Suarez is set to pen a £9million-a-year contract after tax – the same wage he is currently raking in at Barcelona.
    Juve boss Pirlo has identified the ex-Liverpool ace as a replacement for Gonzalo Higuain, who has been linked with David Beckham’s MLS side Inter Miami.

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    Luis Suarez phones Chiellini to clear the air after infamous World Cup 2014 bite ahead of £256k-a-week Juventus transfer

    LUIS SUAREZ has reportedly called Giorgio Chiellini to clear the air ahead of his move to Juventus.
    The Uruguayan famously bit the Italian at the 2014 World Cup and has made sure Juve’s captain bears no grudges before he agrees to the £256k-a-week switch.

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    Luis Suarez has called Giorgio Chiellini ahead of his £256k-a-week move to Juventus

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    The Uruguayan wanted to clear the air after biting him at the 2014 World Cup
    Suarez is poised to depart the Nou Camp after he was deemed surplus to requirements by Ronald Koeman.
    And he has sought to avoid an awkward encounter with Chiellini after nibbling on the 36-year-old’s shoulder during during Uruguay’s group stage game with Italy in Brazil, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
    Despite the savage nature of Suarez’s chomp, Chiellini has since shrugged off the incident.

    He said: “Suddenly I noticed he had bit my shoulder.

    “It just happened, but this is his contact strategy in hand-to-hand combat and, if I may say so, it is mine too.
    “He and I are similar.”
    Suarez also took responsibility for his actions at the time so a meeting between the two in the coming weeks should not be too awkward.
    Suarez said: “I admit I was wrong, but I am a human being.

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    “Each player has his own style of play, his own character and this got me where I am now.”
    Ajax have already confirmed their interest in signing Suarez, 33, as they look to bring the player back to Holland.
    But a move to Turin seems more than likely, where he could link up with old rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
    It was reported over the weekend Suarez has spoken to Juve chief Pavel Nedved to discuss a potential switch to Italy.
    And according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Old Lady has now agreed personal terms with the player’s representatives during a second meeting.

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    The report adds that Suarez is set to pen a £256k-a-week deal.
    Juve boss Andrea Pirlo has identified the ex-Liverpool ace as a replacement for Gonzalo Higuain, who has been linked with an MLS switch.
    Suarez took to social media last week where he broke his silence on speculation regarding his future.
    Should Barca fail to get an offer for the Uruguay international, they would have to fork out £12million to cancel his contract.
    Swapping Barcelona for Juventus will mean the striker would have played with both Lionel Messi and Ronaldo.
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    Luis Suarez set to join elite group to have played with Messi and Ronaldo – but who did those players think was better?

    LUIS SUAREZ is reportedly heading to Juventus – putting him in a very elite club.
    Swapping Barcelona for Juventus will mean the striker would have played with both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

    Who is truly the greatest of all-time: Messi or Ronaldo?
    The superstar duo have been major foes for some time with fans desperate to debate over who is the greatest.
    Both have enjoyed glittering careers, winning loads of trophies, scoring hundreds of goals and earning piles of personal accolades.
    In truth there is no way us mere mortals can truly know whether Ronaldo or Messi is the best of all-time.
    So we’ve gone to those who know them best to find out who is truly the greatest of all time.

    Below are 12 stars who’ve played alongside both during their careers – and who THEY believe to be the best ever…
    PAULO DYBALA

    Dybala is a current team-mate of Messi and Ronaldo – and couldn’t separate the two
    CURRENTLY a club team-mate of Ronaldo and international pal of Messi – Dybala refused to commit to either when asked which of the two was best.
    The Juventus and Argentina ace diplomatically claimed: “It is impossible to make a comparison between the two of them or say who is the best.
    “They are at a level on a par with each other and well above everybody else and that has been the case for several years.”

    RESULT: Draw
    DECO

    Deco couldn’t split Ronaldo and Messi
    THE midfield maestro played alongside Messi during the Argentine’s early days at the Nou Camp – while featuring alongside Ronaldo for Portugal.
    But when asked to end the “who’s better” debate, Deco opted against naming EITHER – instead choosing former Barcelona pal Ronaldinho.
    Deco revealed: “From the outset, it is clear that Leo and Cristiano are the greatest.
    “Especially because no one thought they could take so many years to this level, but the one that impressed me most despite not being so decisive was Ronaldinho.
    “For me, he will always be the best.
    “We met in Barcelona and immediately connected with him, the moments I lived with him are difficult to compare to anything. It was magical.”
    RESULT: Draw
    ANGEL DI MARIA

    Di Maria considers it an honour to play alongside Messi
    THE Paris Saint-Germain winger teamed up with Ronaldo at Real Madrid – where they won the 2014 Champions League – and has played many times with Messi for his country.
    But on who was better, Di Maria claimed Messi was the one, saying: “It was a dream to have the possibility to play with [Wayne] Rooney, [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, Cristiano [Ronaldo], Leo [Messi]…
    “Leo is the best of the four.
    “With all the great players I have played with, it’s hard to choose. But if I had to pick one, it would be Leo.
    “Messi is the best in the world – there is no question about that.
    “When I am an old man I will tell my grandchildren bedtime stories about when I won the Champions League, hopefully when I won the World Cup…
    “But most of all I will tell them their grandfather used to play with Lionel Messi.”
    RESULT: Messi
    GABRIEL HEINZE

    Heinze was the only star to play alongside both who opted for Ronaldo
    THE Argentine left-back played with Ronaldo at Manchester United and Messi for his country – but their paths would have crossed at Newell’s Old Boys too, when Messi was a lad.
    Over the years, Heinze has had his say on both.
    In 2008, he claimed: “If I had to pay for one player I would choose [Ronaldo].
    “I don’t think Cristiano will get any better as a footballer, he is already next to God in his ability.”
    But in 2016, he added: “Leo is inexplicable. Footballistically, he does not come from this planet. And as a person, he leads such a quiet life that is admirable.”
    Despite his glowing praise, technically he did not overturn his decision to name Ronaldo in 2008…
    RESULT: Ronaldo
    GONZALO HIGUAIN

    Higuain currently plays alongside both Messi and Ronaldo
    CURRENTLY playing alongside Ronaldo at Juventus – after a spell together at Real Madrid – and Messi for Argentina, Higuain knows all about both.
    And he revealed: “[Ronaldo and I] had already played together with Real. Many years have passed, and I have found another player, a more mature person, with a family.
    “I enjoyed playing alongside him before and I am glad that we are back together.
    “I’m a forward and I have the chance to play with Messi. It’s a privilege to play alongside him.
    “Every time he gets the ball you need to be on your toes because you know that at any moment he can give you a great ball or pull your marker away from you.
    “He does things that a striker can anticipate but a defender can’t.”
    RESULT: Draw
    FERNANDO GAGO

    Fernando Gago opted for Messi over Ronaldo having played with both
    ANOTHER former Real team-mate of Ronaldo who played alongside Messi for Argentina, Gago was in no doubts as to is the better player.
    Gago claimed: “For me he [Ronaldo] is not No1. For me, the best in the world is Messi because of the way he plays, moves with the ball and changes matches.
    “Messi has incredible ability and I love the way that he plays.
    “We know that he has the ability to win a match in half a second and that gives you peace of mind.
    “In every game I have the feeling that he can make us win at any time. Messi’s way of leading is with the ball, sometimes a glance is enough.
    “He has an incredible personality, he understands the game perfectly, he has fought for 14 years to be the best without letting himself down, and that shows how he is.
    “He is the best I have seen in my life, without a doubt.”
    RESULT: Messi
    EZEQUIEL GARAY

    Garay opted for his fellow Argentine Messi over Ronaldo
    YET another former Los Blancos team-mate of Ronaldo who starred on the international scene with Messi, Garay also ranks Leo as the No1.
    Garay revealed: “When people ask me who is the best player ever, I say Leo.
    “From the first time I saw him with Argentina Under-15s to this day he continues to amaze me. He has no limit.”
    RESULT: Messi

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    ANDRE GOMES

    Gomes spent time with Messi at Barcelona and still plays with Ronaldo for Portugal now
    THE Everton midfielder spent two years playing alongside Messi at Barcelona, and is captained by Ronaldo for the Portuguese national team.
    And he claimed: “[Ronaldo] is a very important player, who is always present and ready to play.
    “He is very serious about the responsibility of leading our country, we have great spirit, and he’s a great example for all of us.
    “Everyone knows that Messi is very, very good. He does things in games that you cannot explain; he just knows different things and can do it.
    “In training it is a show, because every day he can invent something new.
    “You think you’re used to it, but there is always one day you go to the dressing room surprised by something he has done.”
    RESULT: Draw
    HENRIK LARSSON

    Larsson opted for Messi over Ronaldo thanks to their time at Barca
    THE Swedish legend won the Champions League with Messi, early in the Barca star’s career, and played 13 times alongside Ronaldo during his loan spell at Old Trafford.
    But Larsson knows who he’d choose, saying: “Cristiano is unlucky to be playing at the same time as Messi.
    “Ronaldo is a very good player, but Messi is even better.
    “He is out of this world. He’s so good that it’s almost incredible.
    “When you see him with the ball at his feet it’s hard to believe that anybody else could do the same. He’s a fantastic player to see.”
    RESULT: Messi
    GERARD PIQUE

    Gerard Pique chose long-standing Barca pal Messi over Ronaldo
    THE Spaniard played with Ronaldo early in his own Man Utd career and is now a long-serving team-mate of Messi at the Nou Camp.
    He has his favourite though, saying: “Cristiano is a perfect machine, a hard worker who always wants to improve.
    “I always said that Messi has some talent that no one has.
    “For me it’s like Messi is not human but [Ronaldo] is the best of the humans.”
    RESULT: Messi
    NELSON SEMEDO

    Semedo is a current team-mate of both Ronaldo and Messi
    HAVING won back-to-back LaLiga crowns at Barcelona, along with the Uefa Nations League with Portugal, Semedo has enjoyed success with both Messi and Ronaldo.
    And he claimed: “Real Madrid have noticed [Ronaldo’s] absence a lot.
    “I cannot say that it was bad for [Barcelona] that Cristiano left. With him it would have been a more difficult league for us, more competitive.
    “He is a player that requires a lot of attention and care.
    “Messi is spectacular. It’s a privilege to play with him, he always surprises, he’s from another planet.”
    While the quotes suggest he favours Messi, there is no concrete evidence to prove it, so this goes down as a draw.
    RESULT: Draw
    CARLOS TEVEZ

    Carlos Tevez has partnered both forwards up front during his career
    A FORMER Man Utd team-mate of Ronaldo during some trophy-laden years and a long-serving Argentina colleague of Messi, Tevez knows both stars very well.
    On the debate, he said: “Cristiano always stopped in the gym after training: for him it is an obsession and, being the best in everything.
    “Messi plays another sport. For Messi to score three goals [in any given game] is normal.”
    Much like Semedo, while it feels Tevez would sway towards Messi, he’s not come out and said it just yet…
    RESULT: Draw

    SO WHO IS THE WINNER?

    Lionel Messi takes the win over old frenemy Cristiano Ronaldo, according to those who’ve played with bothCredit: Reuters
    WITH six draws from the 12 players, many were either unsure of who is truly better or unwilling to rock the boat.
    But of the six who did commit to giving an answer, FIVE chose Messi, with just one player picking Ronaldo.
    So that settles it then?
    Maybe not. You can have your say with our exclusive poll. Or just sit back and enjoy watching them play.

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    Juventus icon Marchisio hints at Luis Suarez transfer in cryptic tweet after Barcelona outcast ‘agrees terms’ with club

    CLAUDIO MARCHISIO fuelled speculation that Luis Suarez is set to join Juventus with a cryptic Twitter post.
    The 33-year-old has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Italian side after being told he can leave Barcelona.

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    Luis Suarez looks set to join Italian giants Juventus
    And club legend Marchisio sent fans wild as he hinted at the move on social media.
    The 34-year-old, who played for the club from 2005 until 2018, shared a photograph of himself.
    He added the caption: “Welcome September! Aspettando @LuisSuarez?!? #Turin”, meaning “waiting for Suarez”.
    One fan replied: “Oh my, it’s actually happening.”

    Another Twitter user said: “Agent Marchisio on duty.”
    And one joked: “See if by chance they can give you Lionel Messi in the shipment.”
    Suarez has been forced to find a new club after Ronald Koeman told him he was no longer needed at the Nou Camp.
    Should Barca fail to get an offer for Suarez,  they would have to fork out £12million to cancel his contract.

    The former Liverpool forward has reportedly been in touch with Juve chief Pavel Nedved to discuss a move.
    New Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo is also said to be a huge fan of the Uruguay star.
    Should he complete the transfer to Turin, he will link-up with old rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

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    Lautaro Martinez ‘to reject Barcelona transfer and no longer wants move from Inter Milan due to Lionel Messi saga’

    LAUTARO MARTINEZ will reject a Barcelona transfer and no longer wants to leave Inter Milan because of the Lionel Messi saga, according to reports.
    Barca had identified the Inter striker, 23, as a summer target and a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez.

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    Lautaro Martinez will reportedly stay at Inter Milan following the shambles at BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    The Catalan giants were at one stage ready to stump up as much as the £97million release clause for the Argentine forward.
    But according to Corriere dello Sport in Italy, Martinez – who scored 21 in 49 last season – has been put off a move to the Nou Camp by the events currently unfolding.
    Instead, he could be on course to pen a new contract at the San Siro – with no release clause – especially if he cannot link up with his hero in Spain.
    As revealed by SunSport, Manchester City are also weighing up a move for Martinez as the successor to Sergio Aguero’s centre-forward spot.

    Messi, 33, sent shockwaves across the football world by telling Barcelona he wants to quit the club he joined nearly 20 years ago.
    Martinez’s international team-mate’s future remains unclear with a move to Manchester City the most likely destination should he make an exit.
    Barca midfielder Frenkie de Jong described the situation as a “mess” and “chaos”.
    He said: “Currently it’s a mess at Barcelona, so many strange things happening, it’s chaos.

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    Lionel Messi could be about to wave goodbye to the Nou Camp club after nearly 20 yearsCredit: AFP or licensors

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    “But if Messi really leaves, it will be a huge blow to the team and the club.” 
    His father and agent Jorge admitted it will be “difficult” for the footballer to stay at Barcelona.
    Messi Sr jetted in to Barcelona from Argentina for showdown talks over his son’s future this morning.
    And as he was entering the club offices, he admitted to El Chiringuito TV that his son is highly likely to leave.
    Messi is now locked in dispute with the Spanish giants over after claiming that a release clause in his contract allows him to quit for nothing with immediate effect.
    Nou Camp officials believe the stipulation expired on June 10, with the Argentine superstar under contract until the summer of 2021.

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    Messi’s dad and agent, Jorge, is in Barcelona for showdown talks with the Catalan side’s hierarchyCredit: EPA

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    Martinez was originally thought to be keen to link up with Messi at the Nou CampCredit: Reuters

    And LaLiga have backed the Catalan giants, insisting Messi’s €700m (£629m) buy-out clause is still valid.
    Reports add that Manchester City have agreed a stunning £623m deal with Messi agreed.
    The incredible contract would make the Argentine the highest-paid individual in the history of the sport.
    It equates to £14,200 an hour, £341,000 per day, £2.4m every week and a whopping £10.4m per month.
    Messi is set to spend three seasons at the Etihad before joining City Football Group’s Major League Soccer side New York City FC for two years.

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    Watch as loved-up Cristiano Ronaldo kisses Georgina while they dance to live music after dinner with pals

    CRISTIANO RONALDO showed off his moves as he put on a loved-up display with Georgina Rodriguez.
    The couple kissed and danced to live music after enjoying a candle-lit dinner with friends.

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    The couple enjoyed a cheeky kiss on the dance floorCredit: Instagram @cristiano

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    Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez put on a loved-up displayCredit: Instagram @cristiano
    Ronaldo, 35, shared some clips of the evening with his 237million Instagram followers.
    The couple tucked into lobster, sipped wine and partied the night away with their nearest and dearest.
    After they had a bite to eat, Ronaldo and Georgina made the most of the live music.
    They enjoyed a slow dance together and shared the occasional kiss.

    Georgina appeared to be wearing a huge ring – which will fuel rumours that the pair have secretly tied the knot.
    Ronaldo captioned the post: “Life is better with your loved ones. Enjoy all the moments with love and happiness.”
    The loved-up pair looked sun-kissed after spending a day on the beach with their family.
    Since the 2019/20 season ended, Ronaldo and Co have been living a life of luxury.

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    Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to really enjoy the evening with friendsCredit: Instagram @cristiano

    They have sailed from the Italian Riviera to Ibiza on an 11-day cruise in their £5.5million yacht.
    The pair and their four children stopped at St Tropez, Monaco and Majorca.
    Rodriguez even chucked on some flippers as she went for an underwater swim.
    The 26-year-old was first spotted on a string of dates with Ronaldo towards the end of 2016.

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    Georgina Rodriguez looked incredible in a long red dressCredit: Instagram @cristiano

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    The couple clapped along to the live musicCredit: Instagram @cristiano
    They first met when Rodriguez was working at a Gucci shop before they crossed paths again at a Dolce & Gabbana event.
    Ronaldo now has four kids following the birth of Alan Martina on November 12, 2017.
    He welcomed twins – Eva and Mateo – into the world by a surrogate mother and he is also a father to Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.

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