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Rumours that Cristiano Ronaldo is getting married this weekend may have been shut down, despite a leaked invitation appearing to confirm the date, but a wedding still appears to be on the horizon.
The Portugal and Al-Nassr forward got engaged to 32-year-old former Gucci sales assistant, Georgina Rodriguez, last August after nine years together, and the pair share two of his five children.
The couple have long been coy about setting a date, with Ronaldo previously saying marriage was a milestone he wanted to get right rather than rush into.
Speculation has followed them for months, powered by cryptic social media posts and reports linking the ceremony to various European venues, but nothing has ever been confirmed by either party directly.
Leaked Invite Fuels Cristiano Ronaldo Wedding Rumours
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Speculation took off after a Portuguese television programme aired what it claimed was the couple's wedding invite, apparently setting the ceremony for Saturday the 1st of August, at the Quinta da Regaleira estate in Sintra, with guests reportedly told to wear all black.
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Within hours, though, the family moved to deny that a wedding was going ahead this weekend, and Spanish media have since backed up that denial.
Doubts were compounded by the fact the Sintra venue remained open to visitors over the weekend, undermining the idea it had been cleared for a private ceremony. Some reports now suggest the couple could instead favour Ronaldo's home island of Madeira for the big day, with a ceremony at Funchal Cathedral followed by a reception nearby.
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Ronaldo Nazario
Reports have also pointed to a star-studded guest list, with footballers including Rio Ferdinand, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe said to be among those invited, alongside actors Vin Diesel and Esther Exposito, who is in a relationship with Mbappe. Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Drake and Travis Scott have also reportedly been linked to the guest list.
Cristiano Ronaldo Has Long Promised a Wedding is on the Horizon
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Despite the denial, Ronaldo has made no secret of his intention to eventually marry Georgina. He has spoken openly to Piers Morgan about wanting to walk down the aisle as a World Cup winner, and has said he wants to marry her not simply because she is the mother of two of his children, but because she means more to him than anyone else.
However, Portugal's World Cup campaign ended this summer with a last-16 exit to the eventual World Cup champions, their neighbours and old rivals, Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo sad for Portugal while Spain players including Yeremy Pino celebrate the World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo sad for Portugal while Spain players including Yeremy Pino celebrate the World Cup
He has also opened up about the moment he proposed in the early hours of one morning in 2025, describing how his young daughters walked in just as he was handing over the ring, urging him to go ahead and ask Georgina to marry him.
For now, the couple appear to be taking a relaxed summer break instead, having jetted into Mallorca together, both spotted wearing matching diamond watches, a detail that has only added to speculation that an announcement could still be on the way.