Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most famous athletes in the world, is officially engaged for the first time! The 40-year-old Portuguese footballer proposed to his longtime partner, Georgina Rodríguez, after eight years together.
On Monday, August 11, 2025, Rodríguez, 31, announced the exciting news on Instagram by sharing a close-up photo of an absolutely massive oval-shaped diamond engagement ring (more on that later). In the background, part of Ronaldo’s hand could be seen. Her caption, translated from Spanish, read: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”
The post quickly racked up the likes worldwide and has received more than 14 million at the time of this writing from celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury.
Relationship Timeline
Ronaldo and Rodríguez first met in 2016 at a Gucci store in Madrid, where Rodríguez was working as a sales assistant. They began dating shortly afterwards and initially kept their relationship mostly private.
Their first public appearance together was in January 2017 at the Best FIFA Football Awards in Zurich, Switzerland. Later that year, they began sharing photos together on social media.
In her 2022 Netflix documentary I Am Georgina, Rodríguez described the early days of their relationship, which included moments when Ronaldo picked her up from work in luxury cars. Ronaldo, speaking in the same documentary, said he had not expected to meet someone so important to him, but that he quickly realized she was “the woman of my life.”
Family Life
The couple have two children together:
- Alana Martina, born in November 2017 (now 7)
- Bella Esmeralda, born in April 2022 (now 3)
Ronaldo has three other children:
- Cristiano Jr., born in June 2010 (now 15)
- Twins Eva Maria and Mateo, born in June 2017 (now 8, via surrogate)
In April 2022, the couple announced the death of their newborn son, Ángel, who was Bella’s twin. In a joint statement at the time, they described it as “the greatest pain that any parents can feel” and thanked the medical staff for their care.
Rodríguez later discussed the loss in the second season of I Am Georgina in 2023. In one episode, she described how Ronaldo encouraged her to continue with her life and focus on their family.
And What About That Incredible Ring?
For the most popular sports figure in the world, you would expect an engagement ring of truly epic proportions – and Cristiano Ronaldo delivered! We’re seriously not sure how Georgina can hold her hand up with this beast of a rock on her finger!
The ring has not surprisingly garnered significant attention from jewelry experts for both its size and quality. Appraisers estimate the central diamond to be between 25 and 60 carats, with some suggesting it could be as large as 55 to 60 carats. This makes it larger than the famous sparklers given to Mariah Carey, Kim Kardashian, and Lauren Sánchez.
The oval brilliant-cut stone holds a D color grade, the highest possible, and a clarity rating of VVS1 or better, meaning it has only the tiniest of imperfections that are difficult to see even under magnification. It is set in platinum in a three-stone design, with the center diamond held in a double-claw mount and flanked by two matching oval side stones. Experts estimate its value to be between $2.5 million and $5 million, and some are placing it closer to $3 million, describing it as among the rarest and most exquisite diamonds in the world. The jeweler responsible for creating the ring has not yet been identified.
We also wonder if Ronaldo himself might be wearing an engagement ring. While no images have surfaced yet, it would certainly bring even more attention to the couple, though it is unlikely he would wear one during a match on the soccer field.
Career and Current Life
Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. In June 2025, he confirmed that he will remain with the club until 2027, which put an end to speculation that he might retire.
Since his move to Saudi Arabia in January 2023, Ronaldo and Rodríguez have been living in Riyadh with their children. Rodríguez continues to work as a model and influencer and has taken part in television programs including her Netflix series.
What About the Wedding?
The couple has not shared any information about wedding plans or a date, and, given their high profile, there is speculation about whether they will opt for a large public celebration or a private ceremony.
Now that the couple are engaged, the speculation will begin as where the wedding will take place. Will it be an epic ceremony on the scale of Jeff Bezos’s recent nuptials? Will it be in Portugal? Will it take place in Spain or the UK? Argentina? Will it take place in Saudi Arabia where the couple currently live? Or in one of the countries where they currently own property? At this point, it’s anyone’s guess! Of course, we here at Portugal.com are incredibly biased and would love for the wedding to be anywhere in Portugal!
For now, the engagement marks a personal milestone for Ronaldo and Rodríguez and adds a new chapter to their relationship that has grown alongside Ronaldo’s multiple career achievements.
