Los Angeles: Russian model Irina Shayk has confirmed her split from Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, but denied his family was to blame for their break-up.


Happier times: Cristiano Ronaldo (right) kisses his girlfriend Irina Shayk during a Madrid Open match in 2013. Pic/Getty Images 

The 29-year-old model, who made her acting debut along side Dwayne Johnson in the 2014 film Hercules, and the Real Madrid superstar dated for five years, but decided to end their relationship amid claims Shayk refused to attend a surprise party for his mother's birthday.