After nearly a decade together, football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and model Georgina Rodriguez have officially announced their engagement.

The news, which has captivated fans worldwide, was confirmed by Georgina on her Instagram account with a simple but powerful message: "Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives."

Georgina Rodriguez Confirms Engagement to Cristiano Ronaldo // Instagram

The couple, who have been together for nine years, are reportedly planning their wedding following the proposal, which was widely reported by global sports media outlets.

The announcement has been met with an outpouring of support from fans and followers across social media.

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The Diamond That Lit Up Instagram

Georgina's Instagram post, shared from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, quickly went viral.

The image, which has already garnered millions of likes, shows her hand resting atop Ronaldo’s, with a gigantic, emerald-cut diamond ring on her finger as the centrepiece.

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The ring has been a major point of discussion, with experts estimating its value to be between $2 million and $5 million.

Georgina Rodriguez Confirms Engagement to Cristiano Ronaldo // Instagram

According to one specialist, the oval-shaped centre stone could be up to 30 carats with flawless clarity, flanked by smaller side diamonds set in platinum.

A Love Story That Started in Gucci

Ronaldo and Georgina began dating in 2016 when they first met at a Gucci store in Madrid where Georgina worked as a shop assistant.

At that time, Ronaldo was playing for Real Madrid. A few months later, the couple's relationship became public when they were spotted together at Disneyland Paris.

The couple is already in a de facto relationship. Ronaldo, who is a father to five children, shares two of them with Georgina: Alana Martina and Bella Esmeralda.

Georgina gave birth to their first child, Alana Martina, in April 2017, and she had twins in April 2022.

Georgina Rodriguez Confirms Engagement to Cristiano Ronaldo // Instagram

However, there was a tragedy during the childbirth process when Angel, the twin brother of Bella Esmeralda, sadly passed away.

Georgina is also a mother figure to Ronaldo's other three children: Cristiano Jr., and twins Eva and Mateo.

From Reality TV to Wedding Bells

Georgina has given the public an inside look into their lives on her Netflix reality series, I am Georgina.

The show offered viewers a glimpse of their high-profile life and how their relationship has matured.

Georgina Rodriguez Confirms Engagement to Cristiano Ronaldo // Instagram

In one episode, Georgina humorously recalled how Ronaldo would pick her up from work in a flashy Bugatti, much to the astonishment of her colleagues.

The engagement marks a significant milestone for the couple, and the news has been received warmly by their fans, who are now eagerly awaiting details of the wedding.

For a couple whose relationship has been in the public eye for years, this official step solidifies their commitment and begins a new chapter in their lives together.

Georgina Rodriguez Confirms Engagement to Cristiano Ronaldo // Instagram