Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk put on a united front after claims he has been texting glamour model Rhian Sugden

Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk put on a united front after claims he has been texting glamour model Rhian Sugden - Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Irina Shayk have put on a united front at a basketball match after claims the footballer has been 'bombarding' glamour model Rhian Sugden with text messages.

The Real Madrid star and his Russian model girlfriend looked very much in love as they laughed and joked together while watching Spain take on the USA at the Caja Magica pavillion in Madrid.

It was claimed recently that Ronaldo had taken a liking to Sugden, who Vernon Kay previously sent steamy text messages to, after meeting her in Manchester.

United front: Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk looked happier than ever as they watched Spain take on the USA in a basketball match

Laughing and joking: The couple, who have been dating since May, showed no sign of any relationship stress

A source told The Sun: 'They get on great. Rhian thinks he's a genuine, funny guy.

'He got her number in a Manchester restaurant. He started calling and texting straight away.'

But the pair showed no sign of any relationship stress at the sports event, instead concentrating on spending time together and watching the game.

Puppy dog eyes: Ronaldo only had eyes for his beautiful girlfriend at the match

Tense: But the footballer became concerned when it became clear Spain weren't going to win the match

Ronaldo, who wore a tight blue and white top paired with black jeans and a snakeskin belt, looked particularly into the game and was photographed looking concerned as the USA managed to achieve a win against Spain with 86 points to 85.

Claims: Ronaldo is said to have 'bombarded' Rhian Sugden with texts

The match was the first time the pair have been seen together since early July when Ronaldo travelled to visit Shayk in her hometown of New York.

But while Shayk remained in the Big Apple, Ronaldo returned to Europe before heading back to the States.

The footballer shocked fans when he revealed he had become a father to a baby Cristiano Ronaldo Jnr on June 17 to an American mother.

He said he was in ''full custody' of the baby, which has been cared for by his mother Dolores Aveiro, 55, and sisters Katia, 33, and Elma, 35.

It was then claimed in a Sunday newspaper that Ronaldo fathered the child after a one night stand with an penniless American waitress last summer.

The woman was said to have contacted the footballer's agent after finding out she was pregnant and a DNA test conducted while Ronaldo was playing in the World Cup last month confirmed he was the father.

Ronaldo has refused to comment any further on the identity of the baby's mother.

Since announcing on July 3 that he had become a father the previous month, Ronaldo appears to have spent barely any time with his son.

In the days following his shock announcement, Ronaldo was photographed shopping, partying and relaxing by his hotel pool with his girlfriend in New York.

He briefly returned to his native Portugal last month, where his mother and sisters have been caring for the baby in a £20,000-a-week rented villa on the Algarve. ( dailymail.co.uk )