Sport, luxury and glamour: 5 things to know about Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina

After nearly ten years of relationship, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez, a Spanish model of Argentinian origin, were married on Tuesday in Cascais, near Lisbon.

From their meeting in Madrid in 2016 to their family life in Saudi Arabia, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and the former saleswoman turned influencer have been very public about their relationship. Here are five things to know about them.

1 - A meeting... at Gucci

Georgina and Ronaldo met in 2016 in a Gucci store in Madrid, where she worked as a sales assistant. They described their meeting as a true "love at first sight".

In an interview with Vogue Arabia in May 2025, Ronaldo asked her what she felt when she first met him. Georgina replied that from their first exchanges she felt "an inexplicable peace and energy" as if "they had known each other forever."

At the time, Ronaldo had just ended a highly publicized relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk that had lasted almost five years.

The story of this former saleswoman who became the partner of one of the world's most famous athletes has often been presented as a true modern-day fairy tale.

2 - A highly publicized couple

In nearly ten years of relationship, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have built the image of a glamorous and ultra-publicized couple that goes far beyond the world of football.

Georgina is now a full-fledged celebrity, with numerous advertising contracts and media appearances.

Yachts, sports cars, spectacular jewelry and luxurious residences: the couple regularly showcases their lifestyle on social media, sharing numerous images of their holidays and family life.

3 - A blended family

Their family life has become a central element of their public image. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is the father of five children. His eldest son, Cristiano Jr., was born in 2010, while twins Eva and Mateo were born in 2017. Ronaldo has always kept the identities of the mothers of his first three children a secret.

The couple then had two daughters, Alana Martina, born in 2017, and Bella Esmeralda, born in 2022. The latter was born after the death of her twin brother, Angel, during childbirth, a tragedy that the couple had made public.

The couple are raising their five children together. Having settled in Saudi Arabia in 2023, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr, the family regularly appears together on social media, through photos of holidays, birthdays and moments from daily life.

"Our family comes first," Georgina likes to remind people, adding that their daily life revolves mainly around football and children.

4 - More than 750 million subscribers to two

Together, they represent a formidable media force. Their audience far exceeds 750 million followers, according to figures displayed on their accounts. Ronaldo, with 678 million followers, is the most followed personality on Instagram. Georgina has approximately 77 million.

But Georgina's fame is not limited to her status as a footballer's partner. She has built a real career for herself, notably thanks to "Soy Georgina" (I, Georgina), the Netflix documentary series launched in 2022 and dedicated to her life, her family and her daily life.

The series showcases their world of travel, private jets, lavish villas, red carpets, and family life.

Her appearances at the Cannes Film Festival, the Met Gala in New York, and major fashion events have also helped to establish her as a public figure.

5 - Two brands, one empire

Together they form two complementary brands: Ronaldo, a global football superstar, and Georgina, a fashion and social media personality.

Their fame is a formidable commercial lever. Cristiano Ronaldo has developed the CR7 brand far beyond football, with investments in fashion, hotels and wellness.

Georgina Rodriguez, for her part, has transformed her fame into a business. A model and muse for international brands, she has collaborated extensively in fashion and beauty with brands such as Guess, Chopard, Charlotte Tilbury, and L'Oréal Paris.