Approaching 40 years of age and after an extraordinary football career, Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for one of the most meaningful moments of his personal life: his marriage to Georgina Rodríguez, with whom he has shared a nine-year relationship. Rather than choosing a lavish European palace or a luxurious destination in Dubai, the forward decided to return to his homeland, selecting his birthplace as the setting for the ceremony.

A Sacred Location with Profound History and Meaning

According to Portuguese media reports, CR7 has chosen the majestic Funchal Cathedral — the oldest and most emblematic religious site in Madeira, inaugurated in 1514. The church, crafted with local cedar wood, is considered the spiritual heart of the island and is located less than two miles from the hospital where the legendary footballer was born.

The choice is clearly symbolic. Ronaldo’s connection to Madeira has been constant throughout his life: the international airport bears his name, his personal museum is located there, and his youth club, Nacional da Madeira, is situated just a short distance from the chosen cathedral.

Following the ceremony, the celebration will continue at a luxury hotel on the island, expected to host an intimate yet glamorous gathering of guests from Portugal, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and the broader global football sphere.

A Love Story That Began in Madrid and a Family That Grew with Him

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez first met in 2016, when she was working at a Gucci store in Madrid during the forward’s time at Real Madrid. Since then, their relationship has grown and endured across multiple countries, transitions, and professional chapters.

Together they have two daughters — Alana and Bella — and they have built a family alongside Ronaldo’s other three children: Cristiano Jr, Mateo, and Eva María. According to Ronaldo himself, it was his children who finally encouraged him to propose.

While the Al-Nassr superstar prepares for a packed summer — competing in the World Cup before the wedding — Georgina Rodríguez has evolved into a prominent public figure as an entrepreneur, model, and digital personality with major commercial partnerships and media influence.

A Wedding That Transcends Football

More than a celebration of love, the wedding of Cristiano Ronaldo will also represent a cultural and emotional moment: Madeira, the island that witnessed his birth and development, will once again serve as the stage for a monumental chapter in the life of the most prolific goalscorer in football history.

A symbolic, historic, and deeply personal ceremony — one that will undoubtedly capture global attention.