Cristiano Ronaldo confirms marriage with long-time girlfriend, posts picture with rings
Lisbon, August 12
Portugal football icon confirmed his marriage to long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez on Tuesday.
On his official Instagram handle, Cristiano posted a picture of him and Georgina holding each other's hands and wearing their rings.
The caption of the post said, "C(heart emoji)G"
Notably, he was in action for Portugal during the FIFA World Cup 2026, which saw his team get eliminated in the round of 16 in July.
A late Mikel Merino strike helped Spain clinch the quarterfinal spot with a 1-0 win in a match that was expected to feature goals, with the likes of Bruno, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal and Cristiano Ronaldo featuring in the match.
Cristiano, playing his last-ever FIFA World Cup as he announced ahead of the Spain clash, was once again made to leave with the pitch with sorrow on his face and tears in his eyes as a late winner from Mikel Merino and plenty of missed chances by his side, including from him and Bruno Fernandes saw Portugal suffer again, marking the end of legendary striker's career at the grandest stage of the sport.
Since Cristiano's debut at the grandest stage, Portugal has achieved fourth place in his debut tournament in 2006, followed by a round of 16 in the 2010 edition, then a group stage exit in 2014 and then another pre-quarterfinal exit in 2018. The 2022 edition saw Portugal doing slightly better, making it to the quarterfinals, but it was his long-time rival Lionel Messi who pretty much ended the 'GOAT' debates by capturing the prestigious trophy for Argentina and delivering a sensational performance in the final.
Cristiano's FIFA World Cup career ended with 27 matches (second most by a player) and just 11 goals, underwhelming for a player of his stature and level of club accomplishments.
Heading into the tournament, there were a lot of questions around Cristiano's participation, but as an individual, he had a rather decent outing, with three goals in five matches in this edition.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Congratulations to the couple! 🎉 As a football fan, it's bittersweet—Ronaldo's last World Cup ended in tears, but he gave us so many magical moments. His club career is unmatched, but international trophies will always be the missing piece. Wishing them a happy married life!
The C❤️G post is so simple yet classy! But let's be honest—his World Cup record (11 goals in 27 matches) is underwhelming compared to his club heroics. It's like Indian cricket stars who dominate IPL but struggle in World Cups. Still, respect for his longevity at 39!
Great news for CR7 fans! 🐐 But the Spain match—wow, that late Mikel Merino goal was a dagger. Ronaldo's face after the match said it all, pure heartbreak. At least he's ending his career with a loving partner by his side. All the best for their future!
I respect what Ronaldo has achieved, but as a neutral fan, I feel his legacy at the World Cup will always be a 'what if'. Messi's 2022 triumph and his recent performances have settled the debate in my eyes. Still, happy for him and Georgina—love wins! 💍
Honestly, the World Cup exit was painful to watch, but this marriage news lightens it up! Ronaldo has always been a family man—you can see it in how he is with his kids. To all the haters, stop comparing him to Messi; we should appreciate both legends while they're still around.
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