Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have officially tied the knot. The football icon and his long-time partner exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in the Portuguese resort town of Cascais on Tuesday.

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C (heart) G

The wedding, which capped a decade-long relationship, was shrouded in intense media speculation for days leading up to the event. Representatives for the superstar confirmed the marriage, and Ronaldo himself shared a subtle announcement on Instagram, posting a photo of the couple's hands adorned with wedding bands, captioned with "C (heart) G."

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private and intimate

Their five children were present for the "private and intimate" ceremony, according to the Brunswick Group, which manages Ronaldo's public relations. The marriage comes exactly one year after Rodriguez, an influencer, announced their engagement on Instagram. Ronaldo, 41, who recently represented Portugal in the World Cup, currently plays for Saudi club Al Nassr.

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love at first sight

Rodriguez, 32, has significantly boosted her own profile, starring in a Netflix series that chronicles the family's life. Together, the couple has built one of the world's most recognizable celebrity partnerships, extending far beyond the football pitch, with a combined social media following exceeding 750 million and a portfolio of investments.

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a sense of peace and an inexplicable energy