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Georgina Rodríguez, longtime partner of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, has announced their engagement after nearly a decade together, ending years of speculation about their marital plans. The model and entrepreneur confirmed the news Monday through a social media post featuring a close-up image of a diamond ring on her left hand, accompanied by the caption: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”

The couple first met in 2016 at a Gucci store in Madrid, where Rodríguez worked as a sales assistant. Their relationship quickly became a fixture in global headlines, with Ronaldo—one of the world’s most celebrated athletes—publicly acknowledging Rodríguez as his partner in November 2017. Together, they share two children: daughter Alana Martina, born in 2017, and a son who tragically passed away during birth in 2022. Rodríguez also serves as stepmother to Ronaldo’s three older children—Cristiano Jr., 13, and twins Eva and Mateo, 7—though their biological mother’s identity has not been disclosed.

Questions about marriage intentions have followed the pair for years, particularly after Rodríguez began wearing engagement-style rings in public appearances as early as 2018. Ronaldo, currently playing for Saudi club Al Nassr, addressed the speculation in a 2021 interview, stating that while marriage remained “a possibility,” the timing needed to align with both personal and professional priorities. His recent transition to Saudi Arabia’s Pro League in 2023, following a storied career at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, may have influenced the decision to formalize their union.

The engagement announcement arrives amid a significant year for Rodríguez, who launched her Netflix docuseries “I Am Georgina” in 2022, offering fans insight into her life with the football legend. Social media reactions to her post have drawn millions of likes and comments, with fans and fellow celebrities celebrating the milestone.

While no wedding date has been disclosed, the confirmation marks a new chapter for a couple whose relationship has captivated global audiences. Long portrayed as a stabilizing force in Ronaldo’s life, Rodríguez’s poetic caption suggests a deeply personal commitment transcending public scrutiny. For now, followers await further details, though the ring’s prominence in her post leaves little doubt: a highly anticipated ceremony appears imminent.