Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez

Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned football star, has tied the knot with his longtime partner, model Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony held in Portugal. The Portuguese athlete shared an Instagram post featuring two hands, likely symbolizing their union, both adorned with wedding rings. Portuguese media hailed the event as the "wedding of the year," revealing that the couple's five children were present. The Instagram post garnered over three million likes within 30 minutes of being published.

The pair had been together for a decade, initially meeting at a Gucci store in Madrid where Rodríguez was employed while Ronaldo played for Real Madrid. In 2022, they announced their engagement, with Rodríguez posting a photo of an extravagant diamond ring captioned, "Yes I do." Ronaldo and Rodríguez have five children together; two are shared, and the remaining three were raised by Rodríguez.

Their first daughter, Alana Martina, was born in 2017, and their youngest daughter, Bella, was born in April 2022, along with a twin brother who sadly passed away.

Ronaldo's career has been illustrious, with nearly 1,000 goals to his name. Throughout his journey, he has played for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, and the Portuguese national team. Currently serving as the captain of the Portuguese football team, Ronaldo recently participated in his sixth and final World Cup - a record for appearances in the men's finals, which he shares with Lionel Messi of Argentina.

The 41-year-old has been awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or five times, the second-highest tally behind Messi, who has won the award eight times. Ronaldo's current club, Al-Nassr, recently confirmed that he had signed a new two-year contract, extending his stay with the Riyadh-based team until 2027.

Ronaldo's financial success has also been remarkable. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index valued his net worth at $1.4 billion, establishing him as the first billionaire football player. Ronaldo's World Cup career concluded with mixed emotions as Carlos Martinez was dismissed. Ronaldo is currently ranked as the top footballer by Bloomberg, underscoring his status as a global icon.