Cristiano Ronaldo has officially taken his long-term relationship with Georgina Rodríguez to the next level. The football superstar popped the question in a private yet lavish setting, ending years of speculation over when the couple would get engaged.
The news broke late Sunday night after several European entertainment outlets reported that Ronaldo had proposed during an intimate gathering with family and close friends in Madrid. Sealing the moment was of course, the dazzling diamond ring.
While Ronaldo and Georgina have not yet posted the proposal photos themselves, the couple’s history together has been well documented. Since meeting in 2016 at a Gucci store in Madrid, their relationship has grown into one of football’s most high-profile romances. The pair share four children together — twins Eva Maria and Mateo, Alana Martina and Bella Esmeralda— while Georgina is also a devoted stepmother to Ronaldo’s other child ,Cristiano Jr. (They lost one of their twins Angel, at birth in April 2022).
According to insiders, the proposal was planned meticulously by Ronaldo. Ronaldo reportedly gave a heartfelt speech before going down on one knee, drawing an emotional reaction from Georgina, who has stood by him through career highs and personal challenges.
Though the engagement is fresh news, the couple has often fueled wedding rumours in the past. Georgina herself hinted at wanting to marry Ronaldo during interviews and even on her Netflix reality show I Am Georgina. She has also been spotted wearing diamond rings before, which had fans speculating for years. This time, however, the engagement is real and confirmed.
Ronaldo and Georgina’s romance has been marked by public displays of affection, glamorous vacations, and their shared devotion to family. Whether walking hand in hand at red carpet events or spending time with their children at home, they have always projected the image of a united front.
Before the engagement, the couple had been enjoying time together in Spain following Ronaldo’s commitments with Al-Nassr. Georgina, a model and social media personality, had been busy with several fashion collaborations and brand appearances.
The news has sparked an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and fellow athletes worldwide. Social media lit up with throwback images of the couple from previous public appearances — including their glamorous turn at the Cannes Film Festival, their romantic yacht vacations in the Mediterranean, and their stylish date nights in Dubai.
With the engagement now official, the question on everyone’s mind is when and where the wedding will take place. If their past celebrations are anything to go by, it is bound to be an event dripping in elegance, luxury, and global attention.