Cristiano Ronaldo marries longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez have officially married in a private civil ceremony in Portugal. The couple confirmed the news via social media, noting that the event was focused on their family.
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As one of the world's most famous athletes, Ronaldo's personal life generates significant global media interest and cultural engagement.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are married. The Portuguese football star and Rodríguez tied the knot in an intimate civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on August 11, 2026, after nearly 10 years together. The couple confirmed the marriage through a joint Instagram post showing them dressed in white and displaying their wedding rings. The wedding also came exactly one year after Rodríguez announced their engagement on August 11, 2025. According to People, the private ceremony was attended by their five children, keeping the focus on family rather than a large celebrity celebration.Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez confirm marriage after years togetherRonaldo, 41, and Rodríguez, 32, kept the ceremony private, with no major public wedding event announced beforehand. Their Instagram post offered the first clear confirmation, with both showing rings on their left hands.The timing is especially notable because the couple had been engaged for exactly one year.
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