World Football: Cristiano Ronaldo Perfects Art Of Diving

Arms outstretched as he flies through the air, Cristiano Ronaldo perfects his diving technique.

But this time it's not for the benefit of a referee.

The Manchester United ace was just practising for next season as he relaxed on holiday in Sardinia yesterday with his Spanish girlfriend Nereida Gallardo, 24.

Gallardo,who reports suggest is a lesbian besides her unusual admiration for Ronaldo, has been urging him to quit Manchester United and move to Spain.

Ronaldo, reportedly poised for a move to Real Madrid, showed he's just as home in the surf as on the turf.

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One onlooker said: "Sometimes he was diving head first with his hands by his side, which looked a bit risky".

Cristiano Ronaldo has been at the helm of a heated transfer saga between Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Ronaldo was furious with Nereida Gallardo for her naked pictures and decided to a break in Sardinia.

Well, so much for all those who were hoping for an early end to the Ronaldo saga.