Cristiano Ronaldo lives in Riyadh with his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez and their five children. Despite nearly a decade together, the couple remains unmarried, sparking curiosity about their family life.
WEBDESK, June 30, 2025 — Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, is living in Riyadh with his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez and their five children, without being officially married. This has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions: Has the Saudi government made an exception for Ronaldo?
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While Saudi Arabia is known for its conservative laws — particularly regarding cohabitation outside marriage — Ronaldo and Georgina have been openly living together since his move in early 2023. Normally, unmarried couples are prohibited from living under the same roof in the Kingdom. However, sources within Saudi sports and legal circles suggest a special accommodation may have been granted due to Ronaldo’s status as a global sports ambassador and a key figure in the Kingdom’s efforts to promote Vision 2030 through international sporting events.
Ronaldo, now 40 years old, has been in a relationship with Argentine-Spanish model Georgina Rodríguez since 2016. The couple met in Madrid during Ronaldo’s time at Real Madrid, and although frequently referred to as husband and wife, they remain unmarried. Ronaldo has hinted in interviews and his Netflix series I Am Georgina that marriage is in the cards — “when the moment feels right.”
Together, they are raising:
- Cristiano Jr. (15)
- Twins Mateo and Eva María (8)
- Alana Martina (7)
- Bella (3)
The couple has crafted a home life that blends football stardom with family warmth in the heart of Riyadh, with Georgina often sharing glimpses of their life in Saudi Arabia on social media.
Special Treatment or Softening Social Norms?
This living arrangement has triggered both admiration and debate. While many praise Saudi Arabia’s evolving openness and global integration, others question whether celebrity privilege is overriding the country’s legal and cultural framework.
Officials have not publicly confirmed any legal exemption. However, similar allowances were previously made for foreign players and diplomats under “case-by-case discretion,” especially when aligned with national interests such as sports diplomacy.
As Saudi Arabia continues its transformation under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030, Ronaldo’s lifestyle may reflect a broader shift toward modernization and selective leniency, particularly when global optics are involved.
The Bigger Picture
Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence in Saudi Arabia is more than just athletic — it’s symbolic of a changing Middle East, one where tradition and modernity are carefully negotiating a new identity.
