Cristiano Ronaldo’s love life has always attracted global attention, with his name linked to some of the biggest personalities in entertainment, modelling, and sports.
Over the years, the Portuguese football legend has dated several high-profile women, from Hollywood stars, reality TV royalty to international models.
Now, the 39-year-old has taken a big step in his personal life by proposing to Georgina Rodriguez, the Argentine-Spanish model he met in 2016 at a Gucci store.
Georgina confirmed the news of their proposal with an Instagram post, flaunting a diamond engagement ring and writing:
“Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”
Ronaldo and Georgina take bold step
Ronaldo first crossed paths with Georgina in a Gucci store in Madrid, where she worked as a sales assistant. Their relationship blossomed quietly before going public, and they have since built a strong family together.
The couple shares two daughters, Alana (7) and Bella (2), while Georgina is also stepmother to Ronaldo’s other three children.
Their relationship has been steady, often praised for its longevity compared to Ronaldo’s earlier attempts at dating. Although the former Real Madrid star had claimed he would marry her when he feels the click.
In this article we look at the eight previous women Ronaldo has dated before proposing to Georgina.
1. Jordana Jardel
Ronaldo’s first serious partner as a professional footballer was Brazilian model Jordana Jardel, sister of his Sporting Lisbon teammate Mario Jardel, Daily Mail reports.
Linked in the early 2000s, the young couple was often spotted at events, but the relationship ended before Ronaldo’s move to Manchester United.
2. Gemma Atkinson
In 2007, during his Manchester United days, Ronaldo briefly dated British actress and model Gemma Atkinson.
¿Qué hicieron Cristiano Ronaldo y Gemma Atkinson en su primera cita? https://t.co/rPEF4fiuLs pic.twitter.com/9KwWatsACe
— La Opinión (@LaOpinionLA) April 16, 2016
Their relationship was short-lived but widely covered by the UK press.
3. Rita Pereira
Portuguese actress Rita Pereira, known for her work in hit telenovelas, was linked to Ronaldo in 2006.
Their fling reportedly ended due to media pressure and Ronaldo’s growing fame.
4. Paris Hilton
In 2009, Ronaldo was seen partying in Hollywood with American heiress Paris Hilton.
when paris hilton & cristiano ronaldo
— popcultureangel (@lohanisgod) January 12, 2023
dated in 2009, but paris broke up with him because he wasn’t ‘masculine enough’ pic.twitter.com/LqL7wR3t3j
The rumours of their dating lasted only a few weeks, but it made headlines worldwide.
5. Kim Kardashian
In 2010, Ronaldo was spotted having dinner with Kim Kardashian in Madrid.
While they never confirmed a romance, the meeting fuelled speculation. Kardashian has since built a billion-dollar empire in fashion and beauty.
6. Irina Shayk
Ronaldo’s most high-profile relationship before Georgina was with Russian supermodel Irina Shayk.
They dated from 2010 to 2015, appearing in campaigns and red-carpet events together before parting ways amicably.
7. Andressa Urach
In 2013, Brazilian model Andressa Urach claimed to have had a brief relationship with Ronaldo while he was still with Irina Shayk. Ronaldo never confirmed the allegations.
8. Bipasha Basu
According to Times of India, Bipasha Basu, the Bollywood actress, was linked to Ronaldo after they were photographed together in 2007.
So today i found out that Cristiano Ronaldo and Bipasha Basu were ‘a thing’ 😆 shook 🙌🏻😂 pic.twitter.com/Qo0Hvx43lm
— Ruvinu John (@JohnRuvinu) July 24, 2020
Basu denied any serious relationship, describing their meeting as friendly.
A new chapter for Ronaldo
With his engagement to Georgina, Ronaldo appears ready to leave behind the days of dating.
Their relationship has stood the test of time, raising a family and pushing through the challenges of global fame.
From Hollywood icons like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton to supermodels like Irina Shayk, Ronaldo’s dating history reflects his global appeal.
But now, the football legend has chosen Georgina as his life partner, proving that after years in the spotlight, he has found his true match.
