Ronaldo scores with Paris Hilton after his £80m Madrid deal

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So what did they talk about, when Cristiano Ronaldo and socialite Paris Hilton shared a bottle of Cristal champagne at a Los Angeles nightclub, a few hours before the news broke of his £80 million world record transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid?

£80 million man: Paris Hilton and Cristiano Ronaldo enjoy an intimate conversation in an LA nightclub

Almost certainly not the finer points of the offside rule or how he might have to play on the wing when Kaka — Madrid's other recent galáctico signing — is in midfield.

Staying over: Hilton went to her sister's Hollywood home, where the footballer joined her, leaving at 5am. He took to his sun lounger today to reflect on the night before

A shared interest in designer clothes, body waxing, personal grooming and the problems of accessorising are much more likely to have been under discussion during their evening at the My House club, where they were seen kissing, cuddling and holding hands.

And while the subtleties of soccer might be lost on Hilton, she is said to be a big fan of the Beckhams, so they could have talked about David's underwear preferences.

Following their intimate chat at the club, Ronaldo, on holiday with cousins, stopped over briefly at his hotel before re-joining Hilton at her sister Nicky's house in the Hollywood Hills. He left at 5am, smiling as always.

For Hilton there was also another agenda. Just 24 hours earlier she was involved in a very public split from long-term boyfriend, baseball player Doug Reinhardt. Being seen in a clinch with Ronaldo, in a different kind of league in so many ways, provided the perfect antidote.

The two have met before. A year ago Hilton was reported to have thrust herself at the footballer when he was in another LA nightspot, but was rejected.

According to friends quoted in the gossip columns, Miss Hilton had him in her sights from then on, intrigued by his accent and his Mediterranean good looks.

And, as her friends often say, 'What Paris wants, Paris gets.' Whether that means she will also get the two children she desires — named David and Victoria — remains to be seen.

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