Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez, in a private ceremony in Portugal.
The couple, who began dating in 2016 after meeting in Madrid, announced the marriage by sharing a photograph of their wedding rings on Instagram.
The 41-year-old Portugal captain and Rodriguez tied the knot in Cascais, a coastal resort town about 20 miles west of Lisbon. Their five children were reportedly present at the ceremony.
Ronaldo’s marriage comes just four days before his club, Al Nassr, begin their 2026-27 Saudi Pro League campaign.
The Portuguese forward has enjoyed a remarkable career with Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al Nassr and the Portugal national team, scoring nearly 1,000 goals.
He recently featured at his sixth FIFA World Cup, matching Argentina captain Lionel Messi’s record for the most appearances at the men’s tournament.
Ronaldo had earlier confirmed that the 2026 World Cup would be his final appearance at the competition, although he stopped short of confirming his retirement from international football.
‘I’m sad to be leaving the World Cup like this,’ he said. ‘I gave it my all. I did my best. It was my last World Cup, yes, but I’ll now have time to reflect and be with my family. I won’t be making any rash decisions.’
‘I don’t decide anything in the heat of the moment. Now is not important whether I will continue.’
Reflecting on his international career, Ronaldo added: ‘I played 23 years in the national team and won three titles. Before Cristiano, Portugal had not won anything. The Euros was the most important. For me, 2016 has the same dimension as a World Cup, honestly.’
The marriage marks a new chapter for Ronaldo and Rodriguez, who have been together for nearly a decade and have built a family while supporting each other through their respective careers.