But now reports have emerged that the caramel-skinned, impeccably-browed duo are no more, and it's all down to another woman getting in the way - Ronaldo's mother Dolores.
After the modern family of three spent Christmas as a family together in Dubai, it is thought that Sports Illustrated pin-up Irina was reluctant to travel to her Real Madrid striker's native Madeira to attend Dolores' surprise 60th birthday party before going on to New York.
