Cristiano Ronaldo engaged to Georgina Rodriguez after eight years together

Cristiano Ronaldo engaged to Georgina Rodriguez after eight years together

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, is engaged to model and entrepreneur Georgina Rodriguez, 31. Rodriguez shared the news on Instagram on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, posting a close-up of a large oval diamond ring on her hand.

Her caption, written in Spanish, translates as: “Yes, I do. In this and all my lives.”

The post quickly drew millions of likes and congratulations from fans and fellow athletes.

How the couple met

Ronaldo and Rodriguez met at a Gucci store in Madrid, where she worked as a sales associate while he was playing for Real Madrid. The couple made their first public appearance together at the Best FIFA Football Awards in Zurich in January 2017.

Since then, Rodriguez has moved with Ronaldo as his career took him from Madrid to Juventus in Turin, back to Manchester United, and to Saudi club Al-Nassr in Riyadh, where he signed a contract extension through 2027.

Their family

The couple have a daughter, born in 2017, and a daughter born in 2022 as one of twins; the twin’s brother died during childbirth, a loss the couple shared publicly at the time. Ronaldo also has three older children, including his 15-year-old son, Cristiano Jr., and Rodriguez has helped raise them as part of the family.

Georgina Rodriguez’s career

Rodriguez has built her own profile as a model, influencer and reality television star. Her Netflix series “I Am Georgina” follows her personal and professional life, and she has worked with a range of fashion and beauty brands.

Reaction to the news

Ronaldo is the most-followed person on Instagram, and the engagement announcement spread quickly across social media, with fans, teammates and other public figures posting their congratulations.

What comes next

The couple have not announced a wedding date or location. This article will be updated if they share details.