While Cristiano Ronaldo’s unexpected facial hair and his even more unexpected wrist-candy pairings may have stirred up some controversy, pictures that have surfaced this week of the footballing superstar taking some time out with his rumoured secret wife have kicked the speculation mill into overdrive…

The GOAT’s Getaway

Ronaldo, legendary Portuguese footballer, was recently papped enjoying a romantic getaway with his long-term partner, Georgina Rodríguez, in the glamorous setting of Saint-Tropez. The couple have long been known for their quintessentially European public displays of affection and, in line with their track record, did not shy away from showing their love as they basked in the French Riviera’s sun aboard an as-yet unidentified superyacht.

During the getaway, Ronaldo, 39, got a little handsy with Rodríguez, 30, sparking a typically frenzied flurry of excitement among fans online. The couple was photographed as they climbed back onto their yacht after a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean Sea; Ronaldo gave Rodríguez’s backside a playful squeeze, drawing a delighted smile from her, and in an instant the pictures went viral.

This candid display has fuelled further speculation that the couple might have secretly tied the knot in recent months, following Ronaldo’s comments in a promotional video where he referred to Rodríguez as his “wife”. This may have been a mere slip of the tongue, but it may also have been an accidental reveal of far bigger news.

Embodying The Elegance Of The Riviera

Rodríguez, who wore a white bikini, accessorised with oval sunglasses, a statement necklace, and several bracelets, embodied the elegance that we all readily associate with St Tropez. Ronaldo, who also takes his aesthetic almost as seriously as his footie, complimented his partner’s look with olive-green swim trunks and later added a black baseball cap, completing his holiday ensemble.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given Ronaldo’s enormous pay packets at Al Nasar, the couple appeared to be in high spirits, frolicking about and sipping on anonymous beverages from coffee mugs, soaking in the breathtaking views of the French coastline. At one point, Ronaldo took a daring dive into the ocean, much to Rodríguez’s amusement; they are, it seems, every inch the happy couple, whether married or not…

While the football superstar’s publicist remains tight-lipped about the rumoured marriage, fans are eagerly waiting for any further clues or confirmation. The couple — who have been together since 2016 after meeting at a Gucci store in Madrid — share two daughters, Alana, 6, and Bella, 2. They have navigated the highs and lows of their relationship, including the tragic loss of Bella’s twin brother at birth in 2022.

As Ronaldo prepares to return to the pitch for what many speculate could be his final season in top-flight football, this brief escape to Saint-Tropez has offered fans a glimpse into the footballer’s closely guarded personal life away from the limelight. Whether or not the marriage rumours are true, one thing is certain: the bond between Ronaldo and his boo seems stronger than ever…