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Ronaldo & Rodríguez: Football Legend Marries 10‑Year Partner

Cristiano Ronaldo and model Georgina Rodríguez have married in Portugal, sealing a 10‑year love story with a civil ceremony.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Wedding rings held by a hand
Wedding rings held by a hand (Ronaldo’s Instagram post showing the rings)

In brief

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez tied the knot on 11 August in Cascais, Portugal, following a decade of partnership that began in a Gucci shop in Madrid. The civil ceremony was attended by their five children, and the couple celebrated with a heartfelt Instagram post showing a hand full of wedding rings. The news has sparked widespread admiration across social media, with the post receiving over 3 million likes within 30 minutes. Ronaldo’s career‑long achievements are hardly overtaken by the joy of his new family milestone. The marriage signals a new chapter for the football superstar.

On 11 August, Cristiano Ronaldo and his long‑time partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, celebrated a decade of love with a civil wedding in the picturesque town of Cascais near Lisbon. The Portuguese striker, known for his prolific goal‑scoring record, divorced his previous marriage in 2019 and embarked on a new chapter with Rodríguez, whom he met while she was working at a Gucci boutique in Madrid.

The ceremony, which took place on the coast, was attended by their five children and witnessed by close friends and family. In a social‑media post that went viral, Ronaldo ruffled his hair and shared a photo of a hand clutching a wedding ring beside Rodríguez’s hand, both wearing their new vows. The short clip received over 3 million likes in just half an hour.

The couple’s love story dates back to August 2015, when they first met in a Madrid store. They announced their engagement on 11 August of the previous year, a day that itself was steeped in symbolism as Rodríguez posted a photo of a large ring with the caption, “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.” Her words highlighted the deep bond that has grown over ten years.

Beyond the wedding, Ronaldo’s career span a sweeping list of clubs—Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al Nassr—emphasizing his lasting legacy in world football. He has netted nearly a thousand goals and continues to set records, such as his sixth World Cup appearance. The marriage is seen as a culmination of personal triumphs amid his professional achievements.

Key details:
• Location: Cascais, Portugal
• Date: 11 August 2026
• Attendance: five children, friends and family
• Instagram post: 3 million likes in 30 minutes
• Future: expected to start a new family chapter

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