Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez

What the report says

Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez in a civil ceremony in Portugal, according to BBC World News. The footballer confirmed the news on Instagram with a photo of two hands wearing wedding rings, which the broadcaster said appeared to be his and Rodríguez’s. Portuguese media, cited by the BBC, reported that the couple married on 11 August in Cascais, a coastal town near Lisbon, and that their five children were present.

Ronaldo, one of football’s most prominent figures, and Rodríguez, a model and influencer, have been together for about 10 years. The BBC said they met in a Gucci store in Madrid, where Rodríguez worked while Ronaldo was playing for Real Madrid. The pair announced their engagement last year, when Rodríguez posted a photo of a large ring and wrote a message confirming her acceptance.

The wedding adds a personal milestone to a career that has already made Ronaldo one of the sport’s most recognized players. The BBC noted that he has played for Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al Nassr and Portugal, and has scored close to 1,000 goals. The Instagram post drew millions of likes shortly after it was published, underlining the global attention surrounding the couple.