Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his marriage to long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez, bringing a decade-long relationship between one of football’s biggest stars and the Spanish-Argentine model to a new chapter.

The 41-year-old Portugal captain shared the news on social media with a photograph showing two hands wearing gold wedding rings, appearing to confirm reports that the couple had tied the knot in a private ceremony in Portugal.

According to reports, Ronaldo and Rodriguez were married in an intimate celebration attended by their five children. The ceremony is believed to have taken place in Cascais, with the couple choosing a relatively private setting despite their enormous global profiles.

The wedding fulfils a commitment Ronaldo had publicly discussed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Al-Nassr forward had previously revealed that he planned to marry Rodriguez later in the summer, even expressing the hope that he would arrive at the wedding after winning the World Cup with Portugal.

Their relationship began in 2016 when Ronaldo met Rodriguez while he was playing for Real Madrid. Rodriguez was working as a sales assistant at a Gucci store in Madrid at the time, and their relationship subsequently developed into one of football’s most closely followed celebrity romances.

A Decade of Love and Family

Ronaldo and Rodriguez have built a family together over the years, raising five children. Cristiano Jr, now 16, is Ronaldo’s son from a previous relationship, while twins Eva Maria and Mateo, 9, and daughters Alana, 8, and Bella, 4, are part of the family they have built together.

Rodriguez announced their engagement last year by posting a photograph of her engagement ring on social media alongside a message that translated as, “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives.” The announcement generated enormous attention from Ronaldo’s millions of followers around the world.

The 32-year-old has also established a public profile of her own during their relationship. Her modelling career, social media presence and Netflix documentary series I Am Georgina have made her a global celebrity beyond her association with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

Ronaldo’s close friend Piers Morgan was among the first prominent figures to publicly congratulate the couple. Morgan described Ronaldo and Rodriguez as a great couple and wished them a long and happy marriage in a social media message celebrating their wedding.

From Football Glory to Family Life

The marriage comes at an important stage in Ronaldo’s extraordinary career. After spells with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus, the Portuguese superstar now plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, where he remains one of the sport’s most recognisable figures.

His recent international career also entered a new phase following Portugal’s disappointing World Cup campaign. Ronaldo’s side were eliminated by eventual champions Spain in the round of 16, with the veteran forward subsequently confirming that the tournament had been his final appearance at a World Cup.

Ronaldo reflected on his international career after Portugal’s elimination, pointing to the significance of winning Euro 2016 with his country. He also said he would take time to reflect on his future rather than make decisions immediately after the emotional disappointment.

Away from football, however, Ronaldo has increasingly emphasised the importance of his family. His relationship with Rodriguez has endured through some of the most significant moments of his career, including his move from Real Madrid to Juventus, his return to Manchester United in 2021 and his eventual transfer to Al-Nassr.

The wedding therefore represents more than a celebrity event. For Ronaldo and Rodriguez, it formalises a relationship that has lasted roughly a decade and produced a family that has remained at the centre of their lives.

After years of public attention, the couple have now taken another major step together, with Ronaldo confirming that his long-awaited marriage to Rodriguez has finally become a reality.