Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez are officially set to tie the knot. The power couple will exchange vows in a meaningful Christian ceremony on Ronaldo's home island of Madeira in the summer following the 2026 World Cup.
A Ceremony Steeped in Personal History
According to reports from Jornal da Madeira, the wedding will be held at the historic Funchal Cathedral. This location is deeply symbolic for the global icon. The cathedral is situated just over a mile from the hospital where he was born and is also a short distance from Nacional da Madeira, one of the clubs where a young Ronaldo honed his skills before becoming a superstar.
The religious ceremony will be followed by a lavish reception at a luxury hotel on the island, creating a perfect blend of personal sentiment and high-profile celebration.
The Spontaneous Midnight Proposal
The couple, who revealed their engagement in August after more than nine years together, have a uniquely romantic engagement story. Ronaldo, now 40, recounted the spontaneous event to Piers Morgan. "It was like 1am. My daughters were in bed sleeping," he shared.
He described how a friend had given him the ring, valued at a staggering £1.5 million. As he was about to propose, his children came in and announced his intentions. "I said, 'Wow, this is the right moment to say yes.' It was the time," Ronaldo recalled, admitting he hadn't planned it but seized the beautiful moment. While he confessed to not getting down on one knee because he "wasn't prepared," he called it a "beautiful moment" and shared that the most touching part for him was that Georgina "didn't care about the ring" but instead asked if he was honest in his intentions.
Building a Billion-Dollar Empire Together
Beyond the romance, both individuals have built formidable careers and fortunes.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Net Worth: As per Forbes' October 2025 list, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has an estimated net worth of around $280 million. A trailblazer in sports earnings, he became the first active team-sport athlete to surpass $1 billion in career earnings back in 2020. His income is bolstered by:
- Approximately $50 million annually from endorsements with giants like Nike and Binance.
- His sprawling CR7 empire, which includes clothing, accessories, hotels, and gyms.
Georgina Rodríguez's Net Worth: Rodriguez, who was working as a shop assistant at a Gucci store when she met Ronaldo, has carved her own successful path. Her estimated net worth is around $10 million, earned through:
- Her reality show "Soy Georgina" on Netflix.
- Modeling and fronting campaigns for luxury brands like Gucci, Prada, and Chanel.
- Her own athleisure line.
Ronaldo has emphasized that their wedding will respect Georgina's preference for private, intimate gatherings over large parties, marking the next chapter for one of the world's most famous couples.
