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Cristiano Ronaldo has officially entered a new chapter in his personal life. The Portuguese football superstar married his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in an intimate ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on August 11. The couple had been in a relationship since 2016 and have built a family together over the years.
Before Georgina became the woman by Ronaldo’s side, the football icon had a much-publicised dating history. Over the years, he was romantically linked to models, actresses, television personalities and some of the biggest names in entertainment. While some relationships were confirmed, others were based on media reports.
Here is a look at the women Ronaldo was linked with before marrying Georgina Rodriguez.
Jordana Jardel
Jordana Jardel is regarded as one of Ronaldo’s earliest serious partners as his professional football career began taking off. Reports suggest that the Brazilian model was introduced to Ronaldo through her brother, Mario Jardel. He was his teammate at Sporting Lisbon.
Merche Romero
Portuguese model and television presenter Merche Romero was among Ronaldo’s high-profile girlfriends. The two were linked for more than a year between 2005 and 2006, and this was during Ronaldo’s first stint at Manchester United.
Soraia Chaves
Before becoming a recognised Portuguese actress, Soraia Chaves was reportedly linked to Ronaldo in 2006. She went on to gain attention with the 2007 film Call Girl and eventually established herself as a successful actress.
Gemma Atkinson
British actress and model Gemma Atkinson was linked to Ronaldo in 2007. During this time, he was playing for Manchester United. Gemma later revealed that after their split, she was offered huge money to speak publicly about the relationship, but she refused.
Bipasha Basu
Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu remains one of the most talked-about Indian names associated with Ronaldo’s dating history. The two met in Lisbon in 2007 while presenting an award at the New Seven Wonders of the World event. Reports claimed that they went clubbing together and stirred romance rumours after photos came out. However, Bipasha denied the romantic relationship and the rumours surrounding a kiss.
Paris Hilton
After Ronaldo’s move from Manchester United to Real Madrid, he was linked to American socialite and businesswoman Paris Hilton in 2009. The duo were photographed together in Los Angeles, and this sparked speculation about a romance. Hilton, however, described Ronaldo as a ‘good friend’ at the time.
Nereida Gallardo
Spanish model Nereida Gallardo was another woman linked to Ronaldo during his Manchester United years. They reportedly went on several dates. Gallardo later spoke publicly about Ronaldo and defended him when allegations were made against the footballer. She said that her experience with him had been positive.
Kim Kardashian
Reality television star Kim Kardashian was reportedly linked to Ronaldo in 2010. The two were photographed together in Spain, and reports claimed they appeared affectionate and were seen sharing a kiss. According to reports at the time, Kardashian also had dinner with Ronaldo and visited his Madrid home. However, their reported connection did not develop into a lasting relationship.
Irina Shayk
Russian supermodel Irina Shayk was arguably Ronaldo’s most popular partner before Georgina Rodriguez. The duo reportedly met during an Armani campaign shoot in 2010 and went on to date for years. They became one of the world’s most recognisable celebrity couples, and appeared together at major events. They even posed together for the cover of Vogue Spain in 2014. Their relationship ended in 2015, and this brought an end to one of Ronaldo’s longest and most high-profile romances before Georgina.
Lucia Villalon
Following his split from Irina, Ronaldo was linked to Spanish television presenter Lucia Villalon. Villalon was reportedly seen celebrating Ronaldo’s third Ballon d’Or, and this led to speculation that the two were romantically involved. However, Villalon and her family subsequently dismissed the reports as rumours.
Desiree Cordero
Former Miss Spain Desiree Cordero was reportedly one of Ronaldo’s final romantic links before Georgina Rodriguez entered his life. The two were linked in 2016, and Cordero was reportedly spotted at Ronaldo’s former luxury home in La Finca, near Madrid. Their relationship was short-lived, and reports say that Ronaldo eventually ended things.
