A recent revelation concerning Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s previously unreported wedding has unveiled unexpected details surrounding the intimate ceremony. While initial reports suggested a truly private affair attended only by the couple and their five children, a newly surfaced marriage certificate indicates a more inclusive gathering. The document reveals that four additional witnesses were present when Ronaldo and Rodríguez formally exchanged vows in a civil ceremony held in Cascais on August 11.
The identities of these witnesses offer a clearer perspective on the attendees of this purportedly secretive event. Notably, Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, and his sisters, Elma and Katia, were not among them. The marriage certificate, obtained by Portuguese newspaper Jornal de Notícias and subsequently reported by Spanish media, specifies that the ceremony commenced at 1:30 PM on that Tuesday. The document names Miguel Paixão, Ivana Rodríguez, José Rodríguez Sangil, and Mónica González Martínez as the four individuals who witnessed the union. Miguel Paixão is a long-standing friend of Ronaldo, having known him since his youth playing days at Sporting, while Ivana is Georgina’s sister. Rodríguez Sangil is identified by the Portuguese press as a Spanish jeweler, with González Martínez being his wife. This clarifies that the ceremony was not exclusively limited to Ronaldo, Rodríguez, and their children, as previously thought, but included four required witnesses for the civil marriage.
The ceremony itself was officiated by Maria Manuel Ferreira de Campos Folhadela de Oliveira, a registrar who traveled from Porto to Cascais for the occasion. According to the certificate, the event took place at the couple’s residence in Cascais, which The Sun identified as Ronaldo’s impressive £30 million mansion located in the Quinta da Marinha area, approximately 35 kilometers from Lisbon.
The absence of Ronaldo’s immediate female family members among the witnesses is particularly noteworthy. Neither his mother, Dolores Aveiro, nor his sisters, Elma Aveiro and Katia Aveiro, were present. His brother, Hugo, was also not listed. The omission of his mother is especially surprising given her public display of support for the marriage. Following Ronaldo’s Instagram announcement of the wedding, featuring a photograph of their wedding rings and the caption “C❤️G,” Dolores responded with a heart emoji, signifying her blessing for the union. Speculation regarding the relationship between Dolores and Rodríguez has circulated over the years, although the family has consistently downplayed any suggestions of a serious rift.
Despite the expanded list of attendees, the presence of their five children remained central to the wedding, consistent with earlier reports. When the marriage was first confirmed, Ronaldo’s representative stated that the couple had married in a “private and intimate” civil ceremony in Cascais, attended by their children: Cristiano Jr, twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella. The new certificate does not contradict this account but rather adds the official witnesses required for a civil ceremony. Ultimately, it remains a remarkably small wedding for a figure as globally recognized as Ronaldo.
Further insights from the certificate reveal significant details about Ronaldo and Rodríguez’s marital arrangements. The couple opted for a separation of property regime, meaning that, generally, each spouse retains ownership of assets acquired both before and during the marriage. This arrangement is not the default marital regime in Portugal, which necessitated the couple signing a prenuptial agreement on August 10, the day before the wedding, at a notary’s office in Lisbon. The certificate also states that neither spouse adopted the other’s surname, and they continue to use their existing names, listing Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as their current place of residence.
The profound secrecy surrounding the actual ceremony became even more apparent in contrast to events that unfolded just days prior. Hundreds of supporters, journalists, and tourists had converged outside Funchal Cathedral in Madeira following erroneous reports that Ronaldo and Rodríguez would marry there. Ronaldo, being a native of Madeira, made the location an obvious magnet for fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the couple. However, they were mistakenly gathered for another couple’s wedding, Fabio Ramos and Fatima Nicole Cunha Teixeira. Ronaldo himself reportedly found the confusion amusing after footage of the crowds waiting for him and Rodríguez circulated. The actual ceremony, as revealed, took place several days later, away from the public eye, at their home in Cascais. Ronaldo and Rodríguez have been together since 2016 and announced their engagement in August 2025.
Following these personal milestones, Ronaldo and Rodríguez were recently seen at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport with their children, reportedly en route back to Saudi Arabia. The 41-year-old football star is now preparing to rejoin Al-Nassr as the club commences its 2026-27 Al-Nassr season. Their Saudi Pro League opener against Al-Fateh is scheduled for August 15 at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh at 11:30 PM IST. Footage has already emerged showing Ronaldo being congratulated by his teammates on his wedding, proudly displaying his new wedding ring as he transitions back to his footballing responsibilities.
