London, Dec 17 : He must be one of the richest footballers in today's date, but Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that he hasn't been out shopping for the last 3 years, for he buys everything online.

The football ace, who pockets 120,000 pounds a week, has claimed that his popularity has made him hate high street shopping.

The 23-year-old footballer has confessed that he has bought all his Christmas presents and trendy fashion gear online.

In fact, he has ordered jewellery and romantic gifts for his Ukrainian girlfriend Alyona Haynes, 25, using his home computer.

"I haven't been shopping for three years. I buy on the internet. I miss shopping, but I simply can't go myself as I'm in the media so much. It would not be possible to shop," The Daily Star quoted Ronaldo as telling telly viewers in Croatia.

The soccer star said he is desperate to spend as much time with his family as possible this Christmas. (ANI)