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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Marry in Private Cascais Ceremony

8/12/2026, 3:52:30 AM

The Wedding Day

On August 11, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez were married in a civil ceremony in Cascais, a coastal resort town west of Lisbon. The ceremony was “private and intimate,” with only the couple’s five children and close relatives in attendance. Both posted a joint Instagram photo of their hands wearing gold wedding bands, captioned “C?G.”

Background & Context

Ronaldo and Rodríguez met in 2016 while she worked at a Gucci store in Madrid. Their relationship became public in early 2017 after a red-carpet appearance at the Best FIFA Football Awards. Over the decade they built a blended family: twins Eva Maria and Mateo (2017 via surrogacy), daughter Alana Martina (2017), daughter Bella Esmeralda (2022), and Ronaldo’s son Cristiano Jr. (2010). In April 2022 they mourned the loss of newborn son Ángel, Bella’s twin. Rodríguez announced their engagement on August 11, 2025, sharing a photo of an oval-shaped diamond ring.

Timeline

  • 2016 – First meeting in Madrid.
  • January 2017 – Red-carpet debut.
  • July 19, 2026 – Portugal’s World Cup exit; Ronaldo confirmed the upcoming marriage.
  • August 11, 2026 – Civil wedding in Cascais.

Data & Statistics

  • Age: Ronaldo, 41; Rodríguez, 32.
  • Children present: Five (twins Eva Maria 9 and Mateo 9, Alana 8, Bella 4, Cristiano Jr. 16).
  • Engagement ring: Reported as a 30-carat oval diamond valued between $2 million and $5 million.
  • Social-media reaction: The Instagram post garnered over 3 million likes within 30 minutes.

Official Statements & Responses

The couple’s Instagram caption “C?G” served as their public announcement.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “Sí, quiero. En esta y en todas mis vidas,” — Georgina Rodríguez
  • “I didn’t cry, but I had tears in my eyes.” — Cristiano Ronaldo

Conflicting Reports & Gaps

Sources differ on the total number of children the couple raises. Most outlets (People, BBC, Nine, PortugalResident) state that five children attended the wedding, while some lifestyle pieces include Ronaldo’s son from a previous relationship, reporting “six children.” Ring valuation also varies: Page Six cites $2–$5 million, whereas nine.com.au cites $5 million. No official figure has been released.

What’s Next

Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr begins its 2026-27 season shortly after the wedding, marking a new chapter for the newlyweds.