Published on 11/03/2024 at 09:32 by Lola Bee

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s love story in pictures

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s love story

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s love story © Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/Getty Images

In football, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are considered a power couple. Their humble and strong family values have won them the admiration of millions of people. Despite being one of the most prominent football players in the world, Cristiano remains a devoted family man.
 

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A surprising request

A surprising request © Europa Press Entertainment

When Georgina began working as a sales associate at Gucci in Madrid, what appeared to be a typical day would turn into the start a crazy love story. 

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Georgina fell in love with Cristiano Ronaldo

Georgina fell in love with Cristiano Ronaldo © Europa Press Entertainment/Getty Images

Georgina recalls her first encounter with Cristiano Ronaldo during a shopping trip. She said: 'When I saw him, he was so handsome I felt embarrassed to look at him. Let's just say it was butterflies in my stomach.'

He claimed to have known it was love at first sight as soon as he laid eyes on her.

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Followed by the paparazzi

Followed by the paparazzi © Europa Press Entertainment/Getty Images

Being around such a well-known celebrity makes it difficult to avoid the obtrusive gaze of the paparazzi. Despite their best efforts to keep their relationship private, they were soon exposed by international media. It was discovered that the couple in love was in a relationship!

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Protecting Georgina is a priority

Protecting Georgina is a priority © Denis Doyle - UEFA/Getty Images

Cristiano wanted to shield Georgina from the paparazzi, even though they don't avoid the cameras these days. When he and his stunning girlfriend went to Disneyland Paris, he made outstanding efforts. He even disguised himself with sunglasses and a wig. But the paparazzi quickly discovered himanyway!
 

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The Instagram announcement

The Instagram announcement © Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images

They finally gave in and shared a loving picture of each other on social media after months of attempting to hide their relationship from the public. They went official on Instagram in 2017. 

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Trading lifestyles

Trading lifestyles © Chris Brunskill/Fantasista

Naturally Georgina's lifestyle was completely changed when she started dating Cristiano. She used to take the bus to work at the Gucci store and leave in Cristiano's Bugatti—one of his most valuable assets.
 

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Georgina was let go from her job

Georgina was let go from her job © SOPA Images/Getty Images

People would swarm to the Gucci in the hopes of catching a glimpse of Cristiano, and Georgina suddenly found herself in the spotlight. Georgina was was let go by the store manager who was worried that the wealthy customer base would be turned off by a swarm of fans.

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The fandom goes too far

The fandom goes too far © Edward Berthelot/Getty Images

Georgina got a job at Prada in Madrid thanks in part to Ronaldo's connections. But she experienced the same problems. Football fans wanted to see Cristiano as soon as they learned where she was employed. Georgina and management quickly concluded that it would be better for her to leave the company.

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Welcoming their first child in 2017

Welcoming their first child in 2017 © Mike Hewitt - FIFA/Getty Images

Alana Martina, the couple's first child, was born less than a year after their affair began. 

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A unique family

A unique family © Khalid Alhaj/MB Media/Getty Images

When Cristiano Ronaldo first dated Georgina, he was a father to three children. Cristiano has never revealed the identity of the mother of his eldest kid, Junior, and two of them were born via surrogates. The football player's choice to use surrogates drew criticism, but he now has a large family and an accepting girlfriend.
 

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The family welcomes Georgina with open arms

The family welcomes Georgina with open arms © ullstein bild/Getty Images

According to his sister, Cristiano's breakup with ex-Irina Shayk seemed like a 'death in the family'. He had broken up with Shayk and hadn't been in a committed relationship since. Cristiano placed a great deal of importance on his family's affection for Georgina matching his own. Georgina was immediately deemed by his mother to be her future 'daughter-in-law'.

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Georgina's the pillar of Cristiano's support system

Georgina's the pillar of Cristiano's support system © Alexander Hassenstein - UEFA/Getty Images

Georgina is 'the pillar that keeps his family together', in Cristiano's words. He is appreciative of Georgina for loving him, his busy lifestyle and for taking care of all of their children.

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Unconditional support

Unconditional support © Jean Catuffe/Getty Images

Georgina is often spotted supporting her man, Cristiano Ronaldo, while he plays. She is so supportive that she moved to Turin to be with him after he signed a contract to join Juventus Football Club in Italy, and the entire family followed! The same happened when he moved to Saudi Arabia to play for Al Nassr FC. 

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A beautiful life

A beautiful life © Europa Press Entertainment/Getty Images

It is expected to live a luxurious lifestyle when dating a well-known football player. Georgina frequently shares pictures of the entire family around the globe for games, activities, and opulent vacations.
 

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Georgina's popularity has grown

Georgina's popularity has grown © Samuel de Roman/Getty Images

Over the years, Georgina's presence as a celebrity has grown. She now has her own Netflix documentary, Soy Georgina where she discusses her personal life and how she first met Cristiano. 
 

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Georgina has 57.8M followers on Instagram

Georgina has 57.8M followers on Instagram © Marc Piasecki/Getty images

With a staggering 57.8 million Instagram followers, Georgina has become a social media sensation as her fame grows. She is also the most marketable WAG (wife and girlfriend of prominent athletes) on the platform.
 

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Georgina is business savvy

Georgina is business savvy © Elisabetta A. Villa/Getty Images

While Cristiano is busy on pitch, Georgina has built her own empire Georgina Rodriguez has contracts with several fashion companies, such as Yamamay, an Italian bikini company. In addition, the supermodel was featured on the covers of numerous magazines. 

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'I am Georgina'

 'I am Georgina' © Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images

Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo star in a documentary series that mostly focuses on her life as a mother, model, influencer, and businesswoman.
 

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Georgina Rodriguez’s impressive net worth

Georgina Rodriguez’s impressive net worth © Gisela Schober/Getty Images

The 29-year-old Spanish influencer has a net worth estimated at £9 million which is largely the result of her success as a model and influencer. 

 

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Georgina launched a new venture: OM by G

Georgina launched a new venture: OM by G © Franco Origlia/Getty Images

Georgina has launched her own fashion line, OM by G, since she rose to prominence as an influencer. The company sells a variety of casual and sportswear.
 

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Ronaldo has finally found the perfect woman for him

Ronaldo has finally found the perfect woman for him © Ian Gavan - FIFA/Getty Images

Cristiano Ronaldo has met the perfect partner, Georgina, who is ideal for the roles of mother and wife. Rumours about secret marriage have been circulated, but they have not been confirmed. Ronaldo believes Georgina has helped him and believes they will marry one day.

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Tragedy strikes

Tragedy strikes © SOPA Images/Getty Images

Even though their love story is heartwarming, the couple's journey hasn't always been simple. When they learned they were having twins in 2022, they were ecstatic, but unfortunately one of the babies died in delivery. 

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The Ronaldos head to Saudi Arabia

The Ronaldos head to Saudi Arabia © Khalid Alhaj/MB Media/Getty Images

In 2023, Cristiano and his family moved to Saudi Arabia, following the signing of one of the most expensive contracts in history. Getting paid $200 million a year, he signed for a two-year term with the Saudi Arabian Al Nassr football club. 

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The couple announces their newborn's name

The couple announces their newborn's name © Europa Press Entertainment/Getty Images

In May 2022, Georgina and Ronaldo shared the name of their baby girl on Instagram following the family tragedy in which they lost one of their twins at birth. Her name is ‘Bella Esmeralda’.

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Values are the core legacy

Values are the core legacy © Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/Getty Images

Despite living a wealthy lifestyle, Cristiano and Georgina seek to instil moral principles in their kids. Georgina told Elle, ‘I don’t want to keep them in a castle, to enjoy their privileges, but to educate them. I would like them to see how lucky they are, to learn to live with respect, humility and conscience, appreciating all those who are part of their life’.

 

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Cristiano is an amazing father

Cristiano is an amazing father © Mike Hewitt - FIFA/Getty Images

Cristiano Ronaldo posted a picture of their 9-month-old daughter Bella Esmeralda cuddling with the soccer star on February 14, 2023. Georgina Rodriguez showed affection towards her spouse and their child by sharing a nice picture of them. The footballer is known to be an amazing father who prioritises his family and children.

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The couple has five children in total

The couple has five children in total © Rob Newell - CameraSport/Getty Images

Together with their five children, the supermodel and soccer star currently reside in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. These include Alana Martina and Bella Esmeralda, the couple's offspring, as well as Cristiano Junior and the twins Eva Maria and Mateo who were borne by surrogate mothers.