Cristiano Ronaldo has told pals he still loves ex Irina Shayk, saying: “She’s the one that got away.”

The pair met in 2010 but model Irina, 32, called time on the relationship three years ago.

A pal said: “Ronaldo is holding a torch for her. “He regrets the way they ended and still takes an interest in her life.”

The Real Madrid star, 33, believes he and Irina split because she wanted a baby. He already had son Cristiano Jnr and was focused on football.

The pal said: “He never thought Irina would ever actually leave.” She now has a daughter with actor Bradley Cooper.

Ronaldo’s pal added: “He’s jealous of the relationship.”

The Real Madrid star has been dating Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez, 23, since November 2016.