Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. was born on June 17, 2010. Many details about his birth have been kept private, and Cristiano Ronaldo has never revealed who the boy’s mother is. He spoke about this decision in a 2015 interview with Jonathan Ross.

“Some things in life are secret and people need to respect that privacy. When Cristiano Jr. grows up, I will always, always tell the truth because he deserves to know, because he is my son. But I will not tell [just] because people want me to,” Ronaldo said.

If you’re wondering whether Ronaldo is a present father in his son’s life, the answer seems to be yes, as he has had to change his son’s diapers. “It’s not the thing I like most in the world, but I do it,” he told Marca in January 2011.

However, that hasn’t stopped speculation. The Daily Mail reported that an American waitress became pregnant by Ronaldo after a one-night stand. Ronaldo is said to have “paid the young woman £10 million to keep her identity a secret.” It’s important to note that this has never been proven.

Maybe when Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. grows up, he might decide to look for his biological mother, or maybe not. Either way, that’s a decision that’s up to him.

Finally, Ronaldo broke his silence on this mystery in a recent interview, saying: “The truth is that the mother of my son is an extraordinary woman who preferred to remain anonymous to protect her privacy and that of our son. We agreed to do this together, and I deeply respect her decision.”

With this, Ronaldo hopes that the world will respect his privacy and that of his family, allowing Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. to grow up without the constant pressure of the media.