Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's private life from partner Georgina Rodriguez to new Saudi home
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best soccer players of all time, with his exploits on the pitch considered legendary, and through it all, he has the support of his partner, Georgina Rodriguez
Cristiano Ronaldo is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time. His exploits on the pitch are legendary, with the 39-year-old setting numerous records for club and country throughout his time playing for the best clubs in the world.
After starting out his career in Portugal, Ronaldo's stardom took flight during his first tenure with Manchester United from 2003 to 2009, playing under Sir Alex Ferguson. The Portuguese forward then moved to Real Madrid, where he became a superstar, scoring 450 goals for the Spanish powerhouse, the most of any player.
From Real Madrid to Juventus and now Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr FC, Ronaldo has seen his soccer journey take him all over the world. And through it all, Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez has been by his side.
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The two started dating in 2016 after Ronaldo's relationship with model Irina Shayk ended. Rodriguez recalled how meeting him in a Gucci store where she worked was "love at first sight" and just how intimidated she felt seeing the Portuguese star.
"I was trembling in front of him, but a spark ignited. I am very shy and perhaps this stirred me more in front of a person who, with one glance, had touched me deeply. Then after, the way Cristiano treats me, cares for me and loves me did the rest,” Rodriguez told US Weekly in 2020.
1 of 11 Family matters
Although Ronaldo is one of the biggest soccer stars of all time, the 39-year-old made sure to make time for his family, who he is very close to, especially his children
2 of 11 "Love at First Sight"
Rodriguez explained when she first saw Ronaldo at a Gucci store in Madrid, she immediately fell for the star soccer player for how he acted toward her and her coworkers
3 of 11 Ronaldo and Rodriguez's growing family
Ronaldo has five children: Cristiano Jr, who was born to an unknown mother, Mateo and Eva, from a surrogate, and Alana Martina and Bell Esmeralda, who was birthed by Rodriguez
4 of 11 Celebrating in style
For Ronaldo's 39th birthday, his family gave him a cake with candles representing his age and graced him with their presence, with further adds to his wanting to be a good father
5 of 11 Ronaldo surprises Saudi soccer fans
Ronaldo surprised soccer fans in Saudi Arabia and around the world by signing with Al-Nassr FC for an estimated $200 million per year for two seasons in December 2022
6 of 11 Aging like wine
Although he signed with Al-Nassr in his late 30s, Ronaldo showed he could still play, becoming the first soccer player to finish as the top scorer in four different leagues
7 of 11 Heading into the history books
Ronaldo is the leading goalscorer in history, when combining both club and country goals into account, as he has over 890 goals since the start of his career in 2002
8 of 11 Leading the way
As Ronaldo continues to play at a high level despite his age, Al-Nassr will go as far as the Portuguese star will take them, with the 39-year-old captaining the squad
9 of 11 History made yet again
Euro 2024 marked the sixth time Ronaldo has competed in the tournament, a record for most appearances by any soccer player in history, ahead of Peter Schmeichel and Alessandro Del Piero
10 of 11 Second time's the charm?
With his career likely coming to an end soon, Ronaldo is looking to lead Portugal to its second Euro win, having helped the country win the 2016 iteration of the tournament
11 of 11 What's next for Ronaldo
Ronaldo turns 40 in February 2025, which begs the question: What's next for the soccer star? The World Cup is two years away, which makes the star 41 years old when the tournament kicks off