After weeks of speculation, reports suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez could finally tie the knot this weekend. The Portuguese football star and his partner of ten years have reportedly chosen Madeira, Ronaldo's home island, as the setting for their wedding ceremony.
According to The Sun, citing Portuguese sources, the religious ceremony is scheduled for Saturday at Funchal Cathedral. Local reports indicate that the cathedral has been reserved for a large wedding on that day, with ceremonies typically beginning at 3 p.m.
The couple are also said to have booked the Savoy Palace, a five-star hotel near the cathedral, for their reception. A source told The Sun that hotel guests have been informed that two floors and several bar areas will be unavailable on Friday and Saturday.
A long-awaited union
Ronaldo, 41, and Rodríguez, 32, first met in 2016 and became engaged last August. The Portugal captain had previously said that the wedding would take place after the World Cup, but he had not given a specific date.
Following Portugal's early exit from the tournament in the round of 16, speculation about the wedding intensified. The weekend of 1–2 August was initially tipped as the most likely date, as Ronaldo's club Al-Nassr begins its season on 15 August, requiring him to return to Saudi Arabia.
However, those rumors were quashed when the couple were photographed on holiday in Mallorca with their children. Now, with the new reports, attention has shifted to this Saturday.
The wedding would mark a significant personal milestone for Ronaldo, who has built a global brand around his football career. His move to Al-Nassr in early 2023 made him one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, and he has continued to break records, including scoring at a sixth World Cup.
Rodríguez, an Argentine-Spanish model and influencer, has been a constant presence in Ronaldo's life, often appearing at his matches and sharing family moments on social media. The couple have five children together, and their wedding is expected to be a private affair, though details remain scarce.
Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, holds deep significance for Ronaldo. He was born in Funchal, the capital, and has often returned to the island for holidays and charitable events. The choice of the cathedral, a historic landmark, adds a traditional touch to the occasion.
Local businesses are likely to benefit from the influx of guests and media attention, though the couple have not confirmed any public events. The Savoy Palace, one of the island's most luxurious hotels, is known for hosting high-profile visitors.
As the weekend approaches, fans and media will be watching closely. Whether the ceremony takes place as reported or remains a private affair, the union of one of football's most famous couples will undoubtedly capture attention across Europe and beyond.
