Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez officially married in a private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on August 11, 2026, after a decade-long relationship that began in 2016 when they met at a Madrid Gucci store. The couple, who have five children, confirmed the union via a joint Instagram post and a press release.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have finalized their relationship with a private wedding in Portugal, cementing a partnership that began in 2016.
A Decade of Love and Family
The couple’s relationship began in 2016 when Rodríguez, then working as a sales assistant at a Gucci store in Madrid, met Ronaldo, then playing for Real Madrid. Their romance quickly blossomed, with Rodríguez later describing the early days as very special start
in her 2022 Netflix series I Am Georgina. She recalled how Ronaldo would visit her after work, sometimes arriving in a Bugatti. The couple officially announced their engagement, with Rodríguez posting a photo of her diamond ring and captioning it,
She said, Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.
a phrase she later reiterated on Instagram during the wedding announcement.
The pair has since built a family together, including Ronaldo’s eldest son, Cristiano Jr., 16, and twins Eva Maria and Mateo, 8, born via surrogate. They also share daughters Alana, 7, and Bella, 3, with their son Ángel tragically passing during childbirth in 2022. Rodríguez has spoken openly about her role as a mother, telling ¡HOLA! in 2017,
She said, I’m very family oriented, I love kids, nature and animals.
The Wedding and Its Context
The wedding took place just days after Ronaldo sparked rumors in a social media ad for the fitness brand Whoop. While giving a tour around his home gym, Ronaldo referred to his girlfriend by […].
The ceremony itself was low on public spectacle but high on personal significance. A statement from the couple, shared by Us Weekly, described the event as a private and intimate moment
attended by their children. Rodríguez’s Instagram post accompanying the announcement featured a photo of her hand over Ronaldo’s, both wearing wedding rings, with the caption, “Yes, I do,” translated from Spanish. The BBC noted that the couple had been together for 10 years, highlighting their journey from a chance meeting in Madrid to a lifelong commitment.
With the marriage officially confirmed, the focus now shifts to how the couple will navigate their future. Ronaldo, who has been open about how important his family is to him, especially as he prepares to retire from soccer in the coming years. In an interview, he told Piers Morgan,
He said, I have other passions. I’m going to have more time for me. I’m going to have more time for my family, to raise my kids.
The couple’s wedding marks a new chapter in their lives, one that blends their shared history with the promise of a future together. As Ronaldo prepares for the next phase of his career, his marriage to Rodríguez underscores the personal stability that has accompanied his professional success.
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