Cristiano Ronaldo has made one of football’s longest-running romance stories an engagement.
The Portuguese superstar, famous for his unparalleled skills on the field, proposed to long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, and she accepted. The big reveal was on Monday, August 11, when Georgina posted a picture on Instagram flaunting a ginormous oval-cut diamond ring perched on her finger, her hand being placed tenderly over Ronaldo’s.
Her Spanish caption translated to, “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives.” The close-up picture rapidly went viral, particularly among the fans who have been tracking their romance on the Netflix reality show I Am Georgina. Over the course of three seasons, they have watched her balance life as a model, businesswoman, mother, and girlfriend to one of the world’s most recognizable athletes. The romance is a culmination of years of rumors and teasing moments as fans waited for Ronaldo to finally make the leap.
The couple’s relationship began almost a decade ago, but they made their relationship Instagram official in 2017. They also made their first public appearance together in 2017 during the Best FIFA Football Awards in Zurich. Georgina, 31, has in turn become a well-known public figure in her own right. Argentine-born but brought up in Spain, she constructed her career as a model, social media influencer, and businesswoman while at Ronaldo’s side for career switchovers, championships, and life milestones.
The couple has constructed a family of five children. Georgina has two daughters with Ronaldo—Bella, 3, and Alana, 7. She is also a doting stepmom to Ronaldo’s 8-year-old twins Eva Maria and Mateo, and his 15-year-old eldest son, Cristiano Jr. The couple had one of their saddest moments in April 2022 when Bella’s twin brother died soon after birth. In a shared Instagram post, they referred to it as “the greatest pain any parent can feel.”
The proposal seems like a new beginning for them, one that’s been overdue. Georgina has teased over the years about wanting the proposal, even jokingly hinting at it in interviews and on her show. Fans picked up on the subtle hints, from getting married in public on the show to posting about love and commitment on social media. Now, that fantasy is now a reality, and the couple seem prepared to move forward with the next stage of their life together.
And the ring? It’s absolutely breathtaking. The oval diamond perches upon a slender band, glittering as brightly as Georgina’s smile in the official announcement picture. Although the couple has not released any wedding news to date, fans are already discussing what the day will be like. Will it be an intimate, family-only affair or something elaborate that fits Ronaldo’s larger-than-life personality? Either way, after nearly a decade together, it’s obvious that these two are in this for the long term.
From Zurich red carpets to intimate time at home, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have endured ups and downs together. Now, with a ring making their commitment official, they’re embarking on the next chapter of their love affair, and the entire world is a spectator.
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