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Big Brother winner Sophie Reade has claimed that footballer Cristiano Ronaldo wants to meet up with her in Spain.

The 20-year-old model, who has been linked to Dane Bowers in recent weeks, said that it is the second time she has been approached by the Real Madrid player.

Reade told the Daily Star: "I met Ronaldo when I was 18. I was having a meal with my boyfriend at the time.

"He cornered me on the way out the restaurant and asked for my number. I knew who he was but there was nothing I could do as my boyfriend dragged me away.

"But his manager recently rang my manager to see if I wanted to see him in Madrid. He is keen to meet me again apparently."

Meanwhile, sources close to Ronaldo claimed that the Portuguese sportsman has missed spending time with British women since leaving Manchester United last year.

An insider said: "At times he's found it lonely and he's made it clear he'll spare no expense to get over the kind of babes he loves and whose company he knows he'll enjoy."

source: digital spy