Paris Hilton: Ronaldo, a good friend

London (ANI): Paris Hilton has finally broken her silence over her alleged fling with soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.

While in an interview with The Mirror, the hotel heiress said she is still in contact with the hunky Man United winger after they spent the night together at an LA party last week. She said: "He's a very nice guy - and an incredible athlete."

Paris, 28, added: "We're getting to know each other and I have to leave it at that." Asked if they were dating, she replied coyly: "Cristiano and I are good friends. Very good friends." Pals say the pair text and phone each other almost constantly.

One said: "They are such a hot couple. She''s so gorgeous. And obviously, he''s a beautiful man. "Paris has just got out of two serious relationships, so she might not be ready to jump straight into another one. But they have been texting and calling each other a lot. So, I wouldn't be surprised..."