Ronaldo breaks up with girlfriend Irina Shayk.

Portugal and Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed Tuesday his relationship with longtime girlfriend, Russian model Irina Shayk, is over.

"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 wanted to make the announcement

 to end speculation about their relationship and the recent rumors about his private life. Ronaldo did not get into specific rumors, but recent media reports in Portugal have reported Shayk fell out of favor with members of Ronaldo's family, and that Ronaldo was seeing another woman.

"I wish Irina the greatest happiness," Ronaldo said.

The Hat-Trick King! Every time Leo Messi scores in La Liga a new record is set. Messi's All Goals against Deportivo

Lionel Messi scored a rare headed goal to give Barcelona the lead against Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.

Later in the first half he added a second, bursting through the middle and bundling the ball home.

Lionel Messi Scores 30th Barcelona Hat-Trick by scoring this Goal.

James, Bale, Benzema and Suarez Star in New 'There Will Be Haters' Adidas Ad

Real Madrid's trio James Rodriguez, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale team up with Barcelona Star Luis Suarez
  in the new "There Will Be Haters" campaign to promote the company's "shiny new boots."

Neymar Turns on the Skills Early in Barcelona Vs Deportivo La Coruna

Neymar's footwork at times is dazzling, and it was on evidence early during Barcelona's clash with Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.

Stephanie Roche has been on Irish TV joking about that photo with Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi

Irish women's footballer Stephanie Roche may not have won the Puskas Award at the recent Ballon d'Or ceremony, but she certainly turned a few big heads.

As per the Journal.ie (h/t Eurosport):
Stephanie Roche Said:

" There might have been something on the ground that caught their eye. My friends texted me after the awards and said ‘don’t be too disappointed because you had two of the best footballers in the world eyeing you up’. That is something to take from it. I got their attention a little bit maybe."

Carlo Ancelotti talks about Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona to join Real Madrid

 Carlo Ancelotti was asked about a potential move for Messi in his Wednesday presser.

                                                                 Ancelotti told reporters:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp3rhRC58V0

[Would Real like Messi?] I believe so yes,. Although you must bear in mind that Cristiano is the emblem of Real Madrid, and Messi of Barcelona.

Each one has their own team and their own history, but to have both in the same team would be a great thing for us. It is, however, difficult to think it is going to change.

Fernando 9 Torres scored after just 45 seconds for Atlético de Madrid at the Bernabéu. Update: He's scored 33 seconds into the second half!

Only moments after Cristiano Ronaldo was hailed as the best player on the planet for his Ballon d'Or win at the Bernabeu, perhaps the most ridiculed player on the planet struck.