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Several footbal players and coaches have also spoken out against the vuvuzela buzz, including Portugal's star Cristiano Ronaldo, who told reporters it affected players' focus. "It is difficult for anyone on the pitch to concentrate. A lot of players don't like them, but they are going to have to get used to them," he said. Serbian players also complained they couldn't hear their fans cheering during matches and the Netherlands coach said vuvuzelas were not welcome at open training sessions as players could not hear his directions. Image Credit: Reuters

Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo has become a father, according to his website, although the mother's identity is being kept a secret.

The Real Madrid and Portugal winger says "it is with great joy and emotion that I inform I have recently become father to a baby boy. As agreed with the baby's mother, who prefers to have her identity kept confidential, my son will be under my exclusive guardianship."

No date for the birth was given.

The 25-year-old Ronaldo is not married and he has asked for his child's privacy to be respected.

Ronaldo's agent was not available for comment.