- Cristiano Ronaldo announces engagement to long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez after nine years together.
- Georgina’s enormous diamond ring becomes the main talking point online.
- The couple met in 2016 and share two children, along with Ronaldo’s three other kids.
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most celebrated footballers in history, has revealed his engagement to long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez. The announcement came through a joint celebration on social media, with Rodríguez posting a picture of the two holding hands, her new diamond ring catching the light — and the internet’s attention.
While many fans rushed to congratulate the couple, most couldn’t help focusing on the size of the ring. Social media quickly erupted with humorous and amazed reactions, calling the stone “massive” and joking that it could “light up a stadium.”
From Gucci Store to Glamorous “Yes” — Cristiano Ronaldo’s Engagement Goes Viral
Ronaldo and Rodríguez first crossed paths in 2016 when she was working at a Gucci store in Madrid. At the time, Ronaldo was playing for Real Madrid, and their connection quickly grew into a relationship that has now lasted nine years. Despite their longevity and family life together, the question of marriage had remained unanswered — until now.
The couple shares two children together, while Ronaldo has three other children from previous relationships and surrogacy. Their blended family is often featured in their social media updates, showing a mix of everyday life and the luxury that comes with Ronaldo’s football success.
For years, fans have speculated about when Ronaldo would propose, with Rodríguez admitting that her friends teased her about the wait. Ronaldo previously hinted that he was waiting for the right “click” — a moment when everything in life aligned — before making the commitment official.
Now, that moment has arrived, and the grand reveal of Rodríguez’s engagement ring has taken centre stage in the announcement. The ring’s size, design, and sparkle have sparked endless commentary online, proving that in celebrity news, sometimes the details shine brightest.
With the proposal finally here, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are stepping into a new chapter — one as dazzling as the ring itself.
As Ronaldo once said, “Timing is everything in life, just like in football — you have to wait for the right moment to strike.”