Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially married his long-time partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony held in Portugal, bringing a decade-long romance to a formal close.
The nuptials took place on August 11 in the picturesque coastal town of Cascais, near Lisbon—exactly one year to the day after the couple announced their engagement. Portuguese media have hailed the event as the “wedding of the year,” noting that the ceremony was an intimate family affair with all five of the couple’s children in attendance.
Ronaldo confirmed the union via his Instagram account on Wednesday, posting a simple yet poignant image of two hands—presumably his resting atop hers—both adorned with matching wedding bands. The post, which lacked any elaborate captions, amassed over three million likes within the first 30 minutes of going live, underscoring the global adoration surrounding the power couple.
Their love story began a decade ago when Rodríguez was working as a sales assistant at a Gucci boutique in Madrid. At the time, Ronaldo was at the peak of his powers with Real Madrid, and the pair struck up a connection that would weather the demands of his globe-trotting career.
The couple officially announced their engagement on August 11, 2025. To mark the occasion, Rodríguez shared a photo of a massive diamond ring on her finger, writing in her native Spanish: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”
The wedding ceremony was attended by their blended family, which includes Cristiano Jr. (born in 2010), twins Eva and Mateo (born in 2017), and daughters Alana Martina (born in 2017) and Bella Esmeralda (born in 2022). The children, who have often been featured in the couple’s social media updates, played a central role in the intimate celebration.
Born in Argentina and raised in Spain, Rodríguez rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world’s most recognized models and influencers. Beyond her work in fashion, she has built a thriving business empire, launching her own beauty and clothing lines, and is frequently ranked among the most lucrative celebrity influencers globally.
For Ronaldo, the marriage marks a new chapter in a career that has redefined modern football. The 41-year-old striker has scored nearly 1,000 competitive goals, representing Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and his current club, Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. He recently made history by playing in his sixth FIFA World Cup—a record for men’s appearances that he shares with longtime rival Lionel Messi.
As fan tributes pour in from across the globe, the quiet civil ceremony in Cascais signals a shift toward a more private life for the couple, who have long balanced their public personas with the demands of raising a large family. While a larger religious ceremony or public celebration has not yet been confirmed, the wedding rings in Ronaldo’s Instagram post say everything that needs to be said: for one of football’s greatest ever players, the ultimate trophy is now off the pitch.
