Cristiano Ronaldo’s romantic life has attracted nearly as much attention as his football career, spanning high-profile relationships with supermodels, TV personalities, and several rumored flings. Below is a comprehensive overview of his dating history, highlighting confirmed relationships and notable rumored romances.
Cristiano Ronaldo Relationships
Irina Shayk (2010-20215)
The Russian supermodel and Ronaldo dated for five years, often appearing together at public events. Their breakup was confirmed in January 2015, with both parties keeping the reasons private.
Georgina Rodriguez (2016-present)
Ronaldo met Spanish model Georgina Rodríguez in Madrid in 2016. Their relationship has become central to his public and private life, with Georgina taking an active role in raising his children and attending his matches. They have a daughter together, Alana, and have blended their families, often opting for privacy over spectacle.
Nereida Gallardo (2008)
The Spanish model dated Ronaldo in 2008, with their relationship making frequent tabloid headlines before ending abruptly.
Gemma Atkinson (2007)
British TV personality and model Gemma Atkinson briefly dated Ronaldo in 2007. The relationship was short-lived and, according to Atkinson, relatively uneventful despite intense media coverage.
Merche Romero (2005-2006)
Portuguese TV presenter and model Merche Romero dated Ronaldo during his Manchester United years. Their relationship was public but eventually fizzled out.
Jordana Jardel (2003-2004)
Reportedly one of Ronaldo’s earliest serious relationships, Jordana is the sister of his then-teammate at Sporting Lisbon. The relationship remained largely private.
Notable Rumored Romances and Flings
Paris Hilton (2009)
Ronaldo and the American socialite were linked during his time in Los Angeles. Their connection was brief and widely seen as a publicity-driven interaction.
Kim Kardashian (2010)
Media speculation followed after the two were photographed together in Madrid, but neither confirmed a serious relationship.
Bipasha Basu (2007)
Rumors flared after Ronaldo was seen dancing with the Bollywood actress, Bipasha Basu downplayed the incident and nothing further developed publicly.
Rafaella Fico (2009)
The Italian model was seen with Ronaldo for a short period, with their outings attracting media attention before the relationship ended quickly.
Desiree Cordero (2016)
The Spanish model was rumored to have dated Ronaldo, but reports suggest the relationship was short-lived and possibly ended due to suspicions of her seeking publicity.
Lucia Villalon (2015)
The Spanish sports journalist was linked to Ronaldo through work, but no confirmation ever came from either party, and speculation eventually faded.
Cristina Buccino (2016)
The Italian model reportedly spent time with Ronaldo, but both kept the details private.
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Other Rumored Encounters
Ronaldo’s name has also been linked with several other models and public figures, including Cassandre Davis, Daniella Chavez, Alessia Tedeschi, Andressa Urach, and more, though many of these were brief encounters or unconfirmed rumors.
| Name | Profession | Relationship Period | Notes |
| Irina Shayk | Model | 2010–2015 | High-profile, 5 years |
| Georgina Rodríguez | Model | 2016–present | Long-term partner, children together |
| Nereida Gallardo | Model | 2008 | Brief, tabloid-fueled |
| Gemma Atkinson | TV Personality | 2007 | Short-lived, media attention |
| Merche Romero | TV Presenter | 2005-2006 | Public relationship |
| Jordana Jardel | Unknown | 2003–2004 | Early, private |
| Paris Hilton | Socialite | 2009 (rumored) | Brief, publicity-driven |
| Kim Kardashian | Reality TV Star | 2010 (rumored) | No confirmation |
| Bipasha Basu | Actress | 2007 (rumored) | No public follow-up |
| Raffaella Fico | Model | 2009 (rumored) | Brief |
| Desirée Cordero | Model | 2016 (rumored) | Short-lived |
| Lucía Villalón | Journalist | 2015 (rumored) | No confirmation |
| Cristina Buccino | Model | 2016 (rumored) | Private |
Personal Life and Children
Ronaldo is the father of five children: his eldest son Cristiano Jr. (born 2010, mother’s identity undisclosed), twins Eva and Mateo (born 2017 via surrogate), daughter Alana (with Georgina Rodríguez), and another daughter born in 2022. The couple lost a son during childbirth in 2022.
Ronaldo’s dating history reflects both the intense scrutiny of his personal life and his preference for privacy in recent years, especially since settling down with Georgina Rodríguez.
