Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he and Georgina Rodriguez are not currently married despite ongoing speculation regarding their relationship status. The couple, who have been building a life together since 2016, has found themselves repeatedly questioned about their commitment to one another. Georgina addressed these wedding inquiries in her Netflix reality show, I Am Georgina, explaining that friends jest about her not wearing a wedding ring, referencing Jennifer Lopez's song, 'The Ring Or When.'
"They're always joking about the wedding. 'When is the wedding?' Since Jennifer Lopez's song 'The Ring Or When' came out, they started singing it to me. And well, this is not up to me," she shared in her show. Ronaldo has chimed in, indicating that he believes they will marry when the right moment presents itself. This doesn’t quell the speculation, especially considering his past public references to Georgina as 'his wife,' most notably during the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards and in a YouTube video.
Their love story traces back to a Gucci store in Madrid, where Georgina was then a sales assistant. "Our first meeting was at Gucci," she recalled in a 2019 interview. "Days later, we saw each other again at another brand's event. It was love at first sight for both of us." Since then, Georgina, now 30, has stood by the side of Ronaldo, one of the most renowned footballers globally, and together, they have created a family including their daughters, Alana Martina and Bella, as well as Ronaldo's three older children.
Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Jr, born in 2010, is making his own mark, currently playing for Al Nassr Under 13s. He also celebrated the arrival of twins, Mateo and Eva, born through a surrogate in 2017. The couple welcomed Alana Martina that same year in November, and after suffering a tragic loss of a son during the pregnancy of their expected twins in April 2022, they were blessed with the birth of their daughter Bella.
Despite living a life filled with luxury and fame, both Georgina and Ronaldo maintain a semblance of normalcy in their home life as they prepare for the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals match against Denmark. With Denmark narrowly ahead after winning the first leg 1-0, the decisive second leg is set to take place in Portugal on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, at 7:45 PM local time.
Interest in the couple persists due to their massive public presence, with Georgina boasting an impressive 65 million followers on Instagram. This level of scrutiny hasn't just affected their romantic lives; it has ignited debates about their decision to remain unmarried, particularly as they now reside in Saudi Arabia, where cohabitation and having children outside marriage is illegal.
In Georgina's show, the couple explores their day-to-day lives, which includes addressing the possibility of marriage. In a recent clip that has resurfaced online, Cristiano reassured viewers that he is “1000% sure” they will tie the knot one day, but that it would come when he feels a certain connection, or “click.”
“I always tell her: ‘When we get that click,’” he said in the show. "It could be in a year, or it could be in six months, or it could be in a month.” However, this idea of a 'click' has led to mixed reactions online, with people questioning its legitimacy given that they share children and have built a life together.
Commentators have debated the necessity of marriage, causing a divide among viewers. Some people find Cristiano's reasoning unconvincing, suggesting that if they intend to start a family and share a life, the need for a 'click' seems odd. Others counter that marriage holds different meanings for various people, and some, especially those in Georgina's position who enjoy a lavish lifestyle, may not see it as a priority.
Georgina seems unfazed by the pressure to marry, enjoying her role as a mother and a partner. She told The Sun, “Being the partner of someone so famous is not easy, but I would not change it for the world. What I feel for him is stronger than anything.” The couple’s relationship may not fit conventional standards, but for now, it appears to suit them.
The mixed feedback showcases how cultural perspectives on marriage come into play, especially when it comes to high-profile couples like Ronaldo and Georgina. The traditional expectations of marriage clash with personal choices, creating an intriguing view into their relationship not just as a celebrity couple, but as a modern family.
As Sunday’s match against Denmark approaches, the high-profile couple leads a life that intertwines both public scrutiny and private joys, each moment under the spotlight while navigating their unique path together.
