Gemma Atkinson might be questioned in relation to the rape allegation against Cristiano Ronaldo (Picture: Getty Images)

Former Emmerdale star Gemma Atkinson could be questioned as part of the investigation into the rape allegation made against Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kathryn Mayorga alleges she was raped by the footballer in a Las Vegas hotel room in June 2009. Ronaldo has strongly denied her claim.

Gemma dated Ronaldo briefly in 2007, and she could be questioned under oath about her relationship with him.

There is nothing to suggest that he assaulted her.

Mayorgas lead attorney Leslie Stovall says Ronaldos exes will have a great insight into his conduct to help build a picture of Mr Ronaldos behaviour which could prove vital to our case.

I want to speak to any girlfriend who knew or knows him intimately, she told The Mirror.

The Portuguese footballers other past loves include model Irina Shayk, who he dated from 2010 to 2015.

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Ronaldo, 33, vehemently denied Mayorgas allegation in a statement.

In this June 2009 photo made available to the Associated Press on Friday Oct. 5, 2018, soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is pictured with Kathryn Mayorga in Rain Nightclub in Las Vegas. A lawyer for Mayorga, who is alleging that Ronaldo raped her in Las Vegas in 2009 said her client was "emotionally fragile" and agreed to an out-of-court financial settlement nine years ago because then she never wanted her name made public. Mayorga filed a lawsuit last week in state court seeking to void the agreement she signed while accepting $375,000 to keep quiet about the alleged encounter. (Matrixpictures via AP) NO SALES NO ARCHIVE MANDATORY CREDIT
Kathryn Mayorga alleges Cristiano Ronaldo raped her in 2009. Ronaldo has vehemently denied her allegation (Picture: AP)

He tweeted: I firmly deny the accusations being issued against me. Rape is an abominable crime that goes against everything that I am and believe in.

Keen as I may be to clear my name, I refuse to feed the media spectacle created by people seeking to promote themselves at my expense.

My clear conscious will thereby allow me to await with tranquility the results of any and all investigations. (sic)

Georgina Rodriguez, his girlfriend and the mother of his youngest daughter, retweeted his statement and added a prayer hand emoji and love hearts.

Mayorga alleges in her lawsuit that she was pressured into signing a nondisclosure agreement to keep the alleged rape secret and is seeking no less than $200,000 in penalties and damages.

Gemmas publicist has been contacted for comment.

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