Earlier this week, news surfaced that Real Madrid officials were growing increasingly frustrated behind the scenes with what they perceive as bad influences in Ronaldo’s personal life.

Now, reports claim that Ronaldo is travelling three or four times a week to see a ‘friend’ in Morroco to cuddle according to the RMC journalist.

Apparently, some members of the press are suggesting there is more to their play than simple one-off Instagram photos, and UK tabloid The Sun has picked up on it:

It is alleged the Real Madrid star, 30, regularly jets to Morocco after training for ‘cuddles’ with friend Badr Hari. Reports in Spain this week claimed that Madrid officials were concerned about how Ronaldo’s lifestyle was affecting his performances.

According to Spanish press, the Portuguese forward has frequently been flying to North Africa after sessions on his £14million private jet to spend time with Hari, 30. And Daniel Riolo — a contributor on French television show ‘Touche pas a mon sport’ — incredibly hinted that pair were more than just friends.

The studio audience was heard gasping when Riolo said: “Ronaldo takes three or four jets a week to see a friend in Morocco to cuddle.” It was also claimed that Ronaldo has had cosmetic surgery on his nose.

The daily sports chat-show, presented by Estelle Denis, has an audience of up for 400,000.