Cristiano Ronaldo marries longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in an intimate ceremony on Portugal’s Atlantic coast, marking a new chapter in their decade-long relationship.

Private wedding in Portugal

The couple exchanged vows on Tuesday in the seaside resort of Cascais, west of Lisbon, surrounded by their five children. Ronaldo’s representatives described the ceremony as a private family celebration.

Ronaldo shares wedding moment

Ronaldo confirmed the marriage on Instagram by sharing a photograph of the couple’s wedding bands alongside the caption, “C  G.” The post quickly drew attention from fans around the world.

A decade-long relationship

Ronaldo and Rodríguez first met in 2016 while Rodríguez was working at a Gucci store in Madrid. Their relationship grew over the years, with the couple becoming one of the world’s most recognised celebrity pairs.

Rodríguez announced their engagement exactly one year before the wedding.

Ronaldo’s football legacy

Now 41, Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. His decorated career has included spells at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus, along with five Ballon d’Or awards.

Rodríguez builds her own profile

Rodríguez has developed a successful public profile of her own through modelling, social media and her Netflix series I Am Georgina, which offers viewers a glimpse into her family life.

Power couple beyond football

Together, Ronaldo and Rodríguez have hundreds of millions of social media followers and have built a global brand extending beyond football and entertainment, with interests including fashion, hospitality and other business ventures.