Ronaldo-Georgina wedding: 7 football stars fans won’t expect, including Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are reportedly set to tie the knot in Madeira this weekend, marking what could be one of the year's most anticipated celebrity weddings. The couple has reportedly booked a cathedral in Funchal for the ceremony and the Savoy Palace hotel for the reception. While close friends and family are expected to join the celebration, several football stars are believed to be absent from the guest list due to past conflicts and rivalries with Ronaldo.

Wayne Rooney, a former Manchester United teammate, is not expected to attend the wedding. Tensions between the two players escalated after Ronaldo criticized Rooney's performance during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, leading to a strained relationship. Lionel Messi, despite their mutual respect for each other's accomplishments, is also unlikely to be part of the celebrations.

Their prolonged competition for football's top honors has kept them apart, with Messi winning more Ballon d'Or awards and the FIFA World Cup. Other unlikely attendees include former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, who had disagreements over Ronaldo's playing time, and interim manager Ralf Rangnick, whose tactical approach allegedly irked Ronaldo.

Soccer pundit Gary Lineker, who regularly praises Messi as the greatest player, is also expected to miss out, as Ronaldo stopped following him on social media in response to Lineker's comments. Finally, former Real Madrid forward Antonio Cassano, who frequently criticized Ronaldo during his time at Juventus, and former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who publicly joked about Ronaldo's appearance, are also unlikely to be invited to the wedding.