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The internet is abuzz right now as one of the world’s most famous couples, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez, have seemingly tied the knot after eight years together.
While an official confirmation from the pair remains to be seen, the famous footballer referring to his model girlfriend as his “wife” is surely a tell-tale sign.
Having first met in Madrid back in 2016 when Georgina was a sales associate at Gucci, the couple have shared some wondrous highs together and some emotional lows.
Below, GRAZIA takes you through the couple’s relationship timeline from their first chance meeting to their big move to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
June 2016: The Serendipitous Meeting
In the heart of Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s paths crossed for the first time at a Gucci store. Georgina was working as a shop assistant, and Cristiano, the football legend, was instantly drawn to her.
“I didn’t think at the beginning that [the relationship] would be this strong. That I would fall in love with her,” Ronaldo said of the early days of their relationship during the first episode of I Am Georgina. “I didn’t expect it honestly. But after a while I felt that she was the woman of my life.”
January 2017: The Red Carpet Debut
Georgina and Ronaldo made their relationship red carpet official at the beginning of 2017, making an appearance at the FIFA Football Awards alongside the footballer’s son, Cristiano Jr. Georgina dazzled in a black gown, standing proudly beside Cristiano, who was honoured with the Best FIFA Men’s Player award.
June 2017: Ronaldo welcomes twins
In June 2017, Ronaldo welcomed twins, Eva and Mateo, into his family via surrogacy, around eight months into his relationship with Georgina. A few days after announcing the happy news, Ronaldo shared a photo of himself holding one of the newborn twins with Georgina.
July 2018: A pregnancy Announcement
A little under a month after the birth of twins Eva and Mateo, Ronaldo and Georgina announced they would be expecting their first child together, marking the next chapter in their relationship.
November 2017: Welcoming Alana Martina
The couple welcomed their first child on November 12, 2017 – a baby girl named Alana Martina. Ronaldo shared a photo to Instagram showcasing their growing family. “”Both Geo and Alana are doing well!” the sportsman captioned the post. “We are all very happy!”
July 2018: Moving to Italy
After spending nine years playing for Real Madrid, Ronaldo transferred clubs, making his way to Italy in 2018. To mark the big move with Georgina and their children, Ronaldo shared a family photo to Instagram. The family donned the jerseys of his new time, Juventus F.C.
2021: Rumours and Engagement Speculations
In 2021, engagement rumours swirled as Georgina was spotted wearing a dazzling ring.
April 2022: Blessings and Tragedies
April 2022 was both a harrowing and joyous time for Ronaldo and Georgina. Six months earlier, the couple had announced they were expecting twins. The couple joyfully welcomed their daughter, Bella Esmeralda, but tragically lost their son, Ángel.
“It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel,” the couple wrote. “Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”
January 2023: Moving To Saudi Arabia
In January 2023, Ronaldo and his family moved to Saudi Arabia after he signed with Al Nassr. He reportedly signed a deal for $200 million and has been described by the club as “history in the making”. Since then, the Ronaldo-Rodriguez family have regularly been seen out and about in Riyadh, holidaying in AlUla and exploring nearby Dubai.
Present: A Low-key marriage?
After eight years together, Ronaldo recently sparked intrigue amongst fans that he and Georgina had tied the knot. In a recent Instagram video with an appearance from Ronaldo, he refers to Georgina as his wife for the very first time.
In the clip, Ronaldo says, “When I’m not training in the club, I like to work with my wife at home because I can push her, and she can push me too”.
Is that a subtle confirmation of the rumours or what? Need we say more?
