Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most famous football players in the world, has a love life that is as dynamic and diverse as his career on the field.
Known for his athletic prowess, Ronaldo’s personal life often makes headlines, especially his romantic relationships, which include models, actors and reality TV stars.
Here’s a look at his journey to finding love, culminating in his current long-term relationship with Georgina Rodríguez.
The early years
Ronaldo’s romantic adventures began very early in his career. His first notable relationship was with Jordana Jardel from 2003 to 2004, setting the stage for his reputation as a handsome man in the world of football.
He then dated Merche Romero from 2005 to 2006, a Portuguese model and TV presenter, Niki Ghazian and Mirella Grisale, further enthralling the public with his personal life. .
In 2007, Ronaldo was linked to British actress Gemma Atkinson, marking his brief foray into dating outside the modeling world. That year, there were rumors of a meeting with Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu, who demonstrated Ronaldo’s international appeal.
Senior relationships
Ronaldo’s relationship with Nereida Gallardo in 2008 was one of his more publicized romances, attracting the attention of the media and his Manchester United teammates.
However, his five-year relationship with Russian supermodel Irina Shayk that began in 2010 attracted global attention. Their breakup in 2015 was followed by many speculations and rumors but the two have since moved on.
Flirty encounters
Ronaldo’s extensive list of encounters reflects his status as one of the world’s most eligible bachelors. From 2006 to 2016, he had relationships with a number of individuals, including:
- Mia Judaken and Aly Eckmann in 2006.
- Olivia Saunders and Paris Hilton in 2009, in which Hilton is a famous name in the celebrity world.
- Kim Kardashian, during a visit to Madrid in 2010, added a Hollywood touch to his dating history.
- A series of models from 2013 to 2016, including Andressa Urach, Daniella Chavez, Alesia Riabenkova, Alessia Tedeschi, Daniella Grace, Paula Suarez, Cristina Buccino, Raffaella Fico and Cassandre Davis, demonstrate his penchant for dating in the industry industrial charm.
Romantic rumors
In addition to confirmed relationships and meetings, Ronaldo is also rumored to be involved with:
- Lucía Villalón in 2015, a Spanish television reporter, shortly after breaking up with Shayk.
- Desiree Cordero 2016, former Miss Spain, highlighted her many romantic interests.
- Other names like Nikoleta Lozanova, Nataly Rincon, Alessandra Ambrosio, Maja Darving, Melanie Martins, Diana Morales, Amal Saber, Rita Pereira and Elisa de Panicis have appeared over the years, often with little detail but enough to do. sparked rumors in tabloids.
Settlement: Georgina Rodríguez
The football icon’s life became more stable when he met Georgina Rodríguez in November 2016. Their relationship since then is testament to Ronaldo’s desire for a long-term friendship.
Georgina, a former Gucci store employee turned model and social media influencer, has been by Ronaldo’s side during important life events, including the birth of their child.
Their relationship has been celebrated publicly, with Rodriguez often sharing glimpses of their family life, in stark contrast to Ronaldo’s previous, more brief relationships.