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Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Long-Time Partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal
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Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Long-Time Partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo married his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez in a private ceremony in Portugal.
  • The couple confirmed their marriage by sharing photos of their wedding rings on Instagram.
  • The wedding occurred shortly before Ronaldo's club, Al Nassr, begins its new season and follows his record-equalling appearance at his sixth FIFA World Cup.

Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez, in a private civil ceremony held in Cascais, Portugal. The couple, together since 2016 after meeting in Madrid, shared a photograph on Instagram showcasing their wedding rings to confirm the union.

The ceremony was attended by their five children. This significant personal milestone comes just four days before Ronaldo's Saudi club, Al Nassr, is set to commence their 2026-27 Saudi Pro League campaign. The marriage follows a period of intense professional activity for the 41-year-old forward.

Ronaldo and Rodriguez have been a couple for nearly a decade, often sharing aspects of their family life on social media. The Portuguese star continues to be one of football's most prolific goalscorers, boasting nearly 1,000 career goals across his stints with Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team.

This wedding also follows Ronaldo's participation in his sixth FIFA World Cup, where he matched Lionel Messi's record for most appearances in the men's tournament. Ronaldo had previously indicated that the 2026 World Cup would be his last, though he remains undecided about retiring from international football entirely. Reflecting on his World Cup exit, he stated, "I gave it my all. I did my best. It was my last World Cup, yes, but Iโ€™ll now have time to reflect and be with my family. I wonโ€™t be making any rash decisions."

I gave it my all. I did my best. It was my last World Cup, yes, but Iโ€™ll now have time to reflect and be with my family. I wonโ€™t be making any rash decisions.

โ€” Cristiano RonaldoRonaldo reflecting on his participation in what he indicated was his final FIFA World Cup.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.