Hilton tells of Ronaldo 'relationship'

Paris Hilton has spoken out for the first time on her relationship with footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming that she and the star are "getting to know each other".

"He's a very nice guy - and an incredible athlete," she told The Mirror.

"We're getting to know each other and I have to leave it at that."

The heiress was spotted with the football star at a Los Angeles nightclub last week, but she was coy when asked if she was dating the winger.

"Cristiano and I are good friends. Very good friends," she said.

Paris split with baseball star boyfriend Doug Reinhardt before she was seen with Ronaldo.

However, she denied suggestions that she made a deliberate play for the 24-year-old Portuguese player.

"That never happened," she said.