Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-term partner Georgina Rodríguez, marking a new personal milestone for the Portuguese football star as he continues his career with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
The couple, who have been together for years and now reside in Riyadh, share two children of their own. Rodríguez has also played a significant role in raising Ronaldo's other three children, making the family a close-knit unit of seven.
Their relationship has produced two daughters. Alana Martina, the couple's first child together, was born in 2017. Their second daughter, Bella, arrived in April 2022 as part of a twin pregnancy, though her brother sadly did not survive.
The marriage caps off a storied and record-breaking career for Ronaldo, who at 41 years old remains one of the most recognizable figures in world football. He has represented several major clubs throughout his playing days, including Sporting in Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, before making the move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr in 2022. The club later confirmed a contract extension that will keep him in Riyadh until 2027.
On the international stage, Ronaldo serves as captain of the Portuguese national team and recently competed in his sixth World Cup appearance, a men's tournament record he shares with Argentine rival Lionel Messi. Throughout his career, Ronaldo has netted close to 1,000 goals, a testament to his longevity and consistency at the highest level of the sport.
While Messi holds the record for most Ballon d'Or awards with eight, Ronaldo is not far behind, having claimed football's most prestigious individual honor five times. The two players' careers have been intertwined for nearly two decades, with comparisons between them dominating football discourse throughout that period.
Beyond his achievements on the pitch, Ronaldo has also built substantial wealth off it. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his net worth was estimated at $1.4 billion last year, a figure that made him the first footballer in history to achieve billionaire status.
As Ronaldo enters this new chapter of married life, his focus remains split between his continued playing career in Saudi Arabia and his role leading the Portuguese national side. With his contract securing his future at Al-Nassr through 2027, fans can expect the veteran forward to continue adding to his remarkable goal tally in the coming seasons.
The wedding represents a significant personal moment for a player whose life both on and off the pitch has attracted global attention for years. As one of football's most decorated and wealthiest athletes, Ronaldo's every move continues to draw scrutiny, and his marriage to Rodríguez is likely to be celebrated by millions of fans worldwide who have followed the couple's relationship over the years.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport.