Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the legendary football players who does not need any form of introduction. From record-breaking moments both on and off the football pitch to making field defenders think of their careers, Cristiano is truly a master of his sport. His presence in the stadium often turns it into a roaring theatre. Ronaldo is a billionaire athlete who had a humble upbringing in Madeira and achieved global fame.
However, Cristiano Ronaldo has recently been making headlines, not for his profession but for his engagement to longtime girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez. And to top it off, recent reports have revealed that the player has been given a pass by the Saudi Arabian government to live with his now-fiancee, despite the policy against it.
Saudi Arabia turns a blind eye to Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s live-in situation?
Being one of the most important people in the sports world definitely has its perks. The legendary striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, recently got engaged to Georgina Rodriguez, and the couple has been residing in Saudi Arabia, which has a strict ‘NO live-in‘ policy. However, it seems like when it comes to the football player, the rules have been given a pass. Speculations suggested that Georgina’s Instagram post announcing her engagement was set in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
The Kingdom is known to have a rather conservative approach to relationships and lifestyle, especially when it comes to unmarried couples, live-in relationships, and sex outside marriage. These practices, until recently, were punishable by flogging. However, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s case has highlighted the wind of change in the Kingdom and how it’s evolving for foreigners. Nonetheless, netizens have been keen to know why Saudi Arabia turned a blind eye to Cristiano and Georgina’s relationship.
According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Saudi Pro League club, Al-Nassr. In July 2025, he signed a new two-year deal at Al-Nassr, which means he will live with his family in Riyadh till June 2027. However, given his relationship status, his now-fiancee was also given the permit to live with the football player, as the local authorities have ‘turned a blind eye’ to their situation after Cristiano penned a deal with Al-Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Al-Nassr
According to reports by The Sun, Cristiano Ronaldo was signed for his second innings at Al-Nassr for 700 million US dollars. The football player allegedly also got 15 per cent shares in the team and a signing bonus of 33 million US dollars. Al-Nassr is also reported to be covering the cost of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s lavish Saudi lifestyle, adding another 2 million US dollars to his package.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s engagement
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez got engaged earlier this week, and it crashed the internet. Georgina took to her social media and showed off her massive oval-cut ring, which left the entire world bedazzled. Now, with the engagement through, the world can’t wait for the biggest wedding in the history of sports to take place. Georgina was quoted as saying:
“Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”
What are your thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez getting to live together in Saudi Arabia despite their strict policies?
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