Rumors are circulating that football star Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez, might tie the knot this weekend. However, before entering into a relationship with Georgina, the 42-year-old Portuguese superstar was linked to several well-known women from the world of show business. From one-night stands to secret kisses, Ronaldo’s love life has long been a subject of discussion. Rumors of relationships with stars such as Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Bipasha Basu, and Russian supermodel Irina Shayk had also surfaced in the past.
However, since 2016, Ronaldo has been in a committed relationship with 32-year-old model Georgina Rodriguez. They first met at a Gucci store in Madrid. Currently, the couple’s family consists of seven members. Their children include Alana, Bella, Cristiano Jr., and twins Mateo and Eva Maria. A British tabloid reported this news.
The report further mentions that Georgina announced her engagement to Ronaldo in August of last year by sharing a photo of a massive diamond ring. With speculation about their wedding now at its peak, let us take a look back at some of Ronaldo’s high-profile romances.
Imogen Thomas: Ronaldo met Big Brother star Imogen Thomas in 2006 while playing for Manchester United. News of a close relationship between them surfaced at the time. Rumors of a rekindled romance emerged in 2011, though both parties later denied them.
Rita Pereira: Portuguese actress Rita Pereira was one of Ronaldo’s early official girlfriends. They met while vacationing in Lisbon in 2006. The relationship did not last long, however, as Ronaldo’s popularity skyrocketed within a few months.
Gemma Atkinson: Ronaldo had a four-month relationship with British actress and model Gemma Atkinson in 2007. They met at a Manchester United match. Gemma claimed that Ronaldo charmed her by inviting her for tea and suggesting they watch a British sitcom together. However, they parted ways shortly after. Despite the breakup, the relationship remained a topic of media discussion for a long time.
Bipasha Basu: In late 2007, Ronaldo was spotted in an intimate setting with Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu at a nightclub in Lisbon. Reports suggested that their closeness stemmed from Ronaldo’s interest in Bollywood cinema, and they reportedly maintained contact even after that incident.
Paris Hilton: In 2009, Ronaldo and American star Paris Hilton were seen spending time together over two nights in Los Angeles. Rumors of a relationship surfaced shortly after she had split from her long-time boyfriend, Doug Reinhardt. However, Paris soon clarified that they were merely “good friends.”
Kim Kardashian: Speculation about a relationship between Kim Kardashian and Ronaldo arose after they were spotted dining together in 2010. Reports also surfaced regarding them spending a few days’ holiday in Madrid and time at Ronaldo’s villa. However, the two soon went their separate ways.
Irina Shayk: Ronaldo’s most high-profile and long-lasting relationship was with Russian supermodel Irina Shayk. They were together for nearly five years, from 2010 to 2015. They met while working on a fashion campaign and were subsequently seen together at various international events and on trips abroad. In 2011, Ronaldo traveled to New York on Valentine’s Day to propose to Irina, and reports suggested they had even become engaged. Ultimately, however, the relationship did not lead to marriage.
Desiré Cordero: Before Georgina, news emerged in 2016 of a brief relationship between Ronaldo and Spanish model Desiré Cordero. Ronaldo reportedly considered Desiré—the winner of Miss Spain 2014—to be “fame-hungry.” Doubts regarding her intentions led to them parting ways after a short time. A new chapter with Georgina: Amidst all this, it is currently speculated that Ronaldo and Georgina might tie the knot at the historic Quinta da Regaleira estate in Sintra, Portugal, although a specific wedding date has not yet been officially confirmed. In the meantime, the couple has been spotted enjoying a luxurious family vacation on the Spanish island of Mallorca.
