Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best football players of all time. Together with Lionel Messi, he has changed the beautiful game for generations to come. Ronaldo currently plays for English club Manchester United. He joined them for the second time in 2021, after leaving in 2009. In his first spell with United, Ronaldo was an absolute machine.
He impressed Sir Alex Ferguson, the former manager of United, in a friendly against them for Sporting CP. He enjoyed a successful time in England from 2003 to 2009. Cristiano then left for Real Madrid, a dream club for many. His transfer was a record at the time, at £80 million. Since then, CR7 has worked hard to become one of the best players of all time. He is currently the highest scorer in football of all time with 815.
Throughout his illustrious career, the Portuguese has dated many women. From the most popular models to the most unexpected people, Ronaldo has been with all. Let’s have a look at them.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first girlfriend is rumored to be Jordana Jardel
When Ronaldo was at Sporting as a youngster, not many knew him. If we’re being honest, he wasn’t as popular until that iconic friendly match against Man Utd. During his time at the Portuguese club, Ronaldo had a teammate known as Mario Jardel. He was better than Ronaldo at the time, as many would say. His gameplay was so electrifying that he was rumored to be Cristiano’s mentor at some point.
Reports say that Ronaldo was involved with his sister, Jordana Jardel in 2003. This was before he moved to England and was still a teenager in Lisbon. There have been no public appearances from the couple or images online. It seems like the pair kept their relationship well under wraps.
CR7 had flings with actresses Gemma Atkinson and Paris Hilton in 2008 and 2009
In 2007 or 2008, rumors say that Ronaldo dated UK actress Gemma Atkinson. She is famous for featuring in one of the most famous British TV shows “Hollyoaks”. The couple seemed to only date for a couple of months. However, Gemma opened up about her first ever date with the star years later.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s ex Gemma Atkinson lifts lid on dates involving Only Fools and Horseshttps://t.co/9jRuPfaHpS pic.twitter.com/ID3q0mDwpS
— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) June 28, 2022
She said to Daily Star, “We went to my house and drank cups of tea and watching Only Fools and Horses, genuinely.. With Cristiano it was mad, because everywhere he went he was followed by photographers, When we did split up I got offered so much money to speak about him and I didn’t want that.”
What Atkinson says isn’t surprising at all. Ronaldo has been the biggest football star for decades now. Wherever he goes, we can be sure the media are present to capture his every move.
Ronaldo and Paris Hilton’s relationship started in the limelight right away. Just a day after ending her relationship with Doug Reinhardt, cameras captured Paris with the football player. This happened in June 2009, about the time when Cristiano moved to Real Madrid in the famous record deal.
When asked about CR, Hilton denied a relationship between the two. She said in an interview with The Mirror, “He’s a very nice guy, and an incredible athlete, we’re getting to know each other and I have to leave it at that. Cristiano and I are good friends. Very good friends.”
Ex-girlfriend and Spanish model Nereida Gallardo defended Ronaldo despite bashing him earlier
After Atkinson, Ronaldo also had a fling with Nereida Gallardo. The Spanish model reportedly dated him in 2008, when he was still in England. Although the duration they dated is unknown, it seems like she did not have a good time with the football legend.
She spoke out about Ronaldo to a Spanish newspaper in 2014. Gallardo said, “He is a pretty boy with no brain. He is arrogant, egocentric, and a bit crazy. His ego is too big and he’s not intelligent. He is a bad role model for kids. He is a coward.”
Although it suggests that she was unhappy with Ronaldo and his behavior, she did come to his defense a few years ago. In 2018, Kathryn Mayorga, an American, claimed that CR7 forced her and paid her a huge sum for her silence.
When asked about her opinion, Nereida mentioned, “He was a courteous guy – warm and loving. He was always a gentleman with me. Cristiano treated me well while I was with him. He was never ever aggressive towards me – not even near. I can’t see him forcing or holding down someone. He is not an aggressive guy in bed.”
Ronaldo and Russian supermodel Irina Shayk enjoyed a five-year public relationship
The Portuguese started dating Irina in 2010, just after a year of his first season in Madrid. The pair were in a relationship for five years. Ronaldo shot many photoshoots and commercials with Irina in that period. The pair were often called one of the most popular celebrity couples in the world. Irina was one of the best models at the time and we all know how good Ronaldo was in his prime in 2015.
The pair’s relationship came to an abrupt end in 2015. The reasons for their break up are still unknown. But Irina took a subtle dig at Cristiano after their breakup. She mentioned, “I thought I’d found my ideal man, but I hadn’t,” she shared. “What I’m looking for in a man is that he’s honest. I like someone who is loyal to women… That’s the most important thing a man needs to have.” She went on to have a relationship with famous actor Bradley Cooper a while later.
Cristiano Ronaldo met his now-partner at a Gucci store in Madrid
It seems like Cristiano has found his woman. He met Georgina Rodriguez in 2016 when she was working at a Gucci store in Madrid. Reports say that the Argentinian woman was a sales assistant for the luxury brand. Ronaldo became a frequent client of hers after their first meeting.
Cristiano Ronaldo tries to go incognito at Disneyland Paris with new girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, an employee at #Gucci store in Madrid pic.twitter.com/c9l4Ho4rPd
— Football Paparazzi (@FutbalPaparazzi) November 24, 2016
Cameras first spotted them at Disneyland Paris, even though Ronaldo tried his best to lay low. The 28-year-old has revealed in the past how different it was being with one of the biggest personalities in the world. She said in an interview, “I remember once he came in a Bugatti. My work colleagues went crazy. I’d get there on a bus and leave in a Bugatti. People couldn’t believe it.”
Since then, Ronaldo and Georgina have attended many award ceremonies together and posted images together on social media. Cristiano even appears on his partner’s Netflix show, “I Am Georgina”. She uses the show as a platform to show her rise as a model after meeting Ronaldo.
How many children does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
Cristiano’s first son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is currently 12 years old. His nicknames are Cristianinho or “Little Cristiano” which people gave after seeing the resemblance between him and his dad. Cristiano Jr has played for football academies at multiple clubs, including Juventus and Man Utd. He wears the number 7 for United’s Under 11s team, just like his dad. The teenager often shows glimpses of his father with his footballing abilities.
🔥Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. hit the ‘SIU’ after scoring for @ManUtd.
🎥 @Albert_Roge pic.twitter.com/Jr1yiUVQfb
— SPORF (@Sporf) April 14, 2022
Ronaldo Jr’s mother is still unknown to the world. Reports say that Ronaldo opted for the mother to be uninvolved after the surrogacy process. This wasn’t the only time CR7 chose a surrogate mother. In June 2017, Ronaldo’s family welcome twins Eva and Mateo through surrogacy.
The 37-year-old has only one child with his girlfriend Georgina. The child’s name is Alana Martina. Georgina gave birth to her in November 2017, the same year Ronaldo had Eva and Mateo. The twins and Little Cristiano may not be her children by blood, but Rodriguez treats them all with the same love. She often posts on her social media with the children.
This year, Georgina gave birth to another baby girl. The name of the child is still unknown but there is a tragedy that struck Cristiano’s family. The news was that Georgina was pregnant with twins, a boy, and a girl. Unfortunately, the baby boy did not survive the childbirth and passed away shortly. Ronaldo announced the sad news on Twitter. Ronaldo currently has five children, two with Georgina.
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