Cristiano Ronaldo, the world’s most followed athlete on social media, has married his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez. Representatives for the 41-year-old football superstar confirmed that the couple held a private and intimate wedding ceremony on Tuesday in the Portuguese resort town of Cascais.
The announcement followed intense media speculation regarding the event’s location. While rumors had previously pointed toward Sintra or Funchal—Ronaldo’s birthplace—the couple ultimately chose Cascais, where they maintain a villa. The Funchal cathedral had previously clarified that no ceremony was scheduled there, despite local interest drawing crowds to the site.
Ronaldo shared the news with his followers by posting an image of the couple’s hands displaying their wedding bands, accompanied by the caption “C [heart] G.” The ceremony, which was attended by the couple’s five children, took place exactly one year after Rodriguez, a 32-year-old influencer, publicly announced their engagement.
The couple first met in 2016 while Rodriguez was employed at a Gucci boutique in Madrid. She later described their initial meeting as “love at first sight,” noting in a 2025 Vogue Arabia interview that she felt an immediate sense of peace and an inexplicable energy, as if they had known each other forever.
Beyond their personal lives, the pair has established one of the most recognizable celebrity partnerships globally, commanding a combined social media following of over 750 million. Their shared portfolio includes various business ventures, ranging from fashion brands to a hotel chain, while Rodriguez has also gained prominence through her Netflix series, I am Georgina.
Ronaldo, who currently plays for the Saudi club Al-Nassr, remains one of the sport’s most decorated figures, having won the Ballon d’Or five times during his tenures at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. He most recently represented Portugal at this summer’s World Cup, where the team concluded their campaign in the round of 16.
The wedding marks a significant milestone in a decade-long relationship that has transcended the world of professional football. By opting for a private gathering in the elite seaside resort located 30km west of Lisbon, the couple successfully concluded a period of widespread public and media anticipation.
The couple ultimately opted for Cascais, an elite seaside resort about 30km (19 miles) west of Lisbon, where they own a villa.
They met in 2016 when Rodriguez was working in a Gucci store in Madrid, with Rodriguez describing it as “love at first sight”.
