Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal

When did Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez get married?

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The couple reportedly exchanged vows on August 11 in the coastal town of Cascais, near Lisbon, with their five children among those attending.

Ronaldo shared the news on Instagram by posting a photograph of two hands, believed to be his and Rodríguez’s, with both wearing wedding rings. The post quickly went viral, collecting more than three million likes within just 30 minutes.

How did their relationship begin?

Ronaldo and Rodríguez have been together for around a decade. They first met at a Gucci store in Madrid, where Rodríguez was working while Ronaldo was playing for Real Madrid.

The couple announced their engagement on August 11 last year. Rodríguez celebrated the occasion by sharing a picture of her large engagement ring and confirming her answer was “yes” in Spanish.

What makes Ronaldo’s career remarkable?

The marriage comes as Ronaldo continues to build one of football’s most decorated careers. The Portuguese forward has scored close to 1,000 goals while representing Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al Nassr and Portugal.

He also recently appeared at his sixth FIFA World Cup, matching Argentina captain Lionel Messi for the record number of appearances at the men’s tournament.