In 2008, Ronaldo publicly dated Spanish model Nereida Gallardo. This was one of his most highly publicized relationships, with Nereida frequently appearing alongside Ronaldo on luxurious vacations. However, they parted ways after only a few months.

Jordana Jardel, now 40, is believed to be Ronaldo's first serious relationship as a professional footballer in the early 2000s.

The Brazilian model is the sister of striker Mario Jardel, Ronaldo's teammate at Sporting Lisbon at the time. The two met in 2003, but their relationship was short-lived, ending quickly when the Portuguese forward moved to Man Utd.

After Jordana Jardel, Ronaldo began dating Portuguese model and television presenter Merche Romero. This was his most publicized relationship during his early years at Man Utd.

Merche is 9 years older than Ronaldo and was a familiar face on Portuguese television. They met in 2005 and maintained their relationship for over a year. At the time, Ronaldo was at the peak of his form at Old Trafford, while Merche primarily worked in her home country.

Geographical distance became a major obstacle. Ronaldo was busy with a demanding match schedule in England, while Merche was tied to her presenting job in Lisbon. The time difference and constant travel eventually led to their separation in 2006.

After parting ways with Merche Romero, Ronaldo was rumored to be dating Imogen Thomas, a reality television star famous for the show Big Brother in the UK.

Their relationship was revealed by the British press in 2006. At that time, Ronaldo was still playing for Man Utd, and Imogen was a familiar face on television, frequently appearing in entertainment shows and on magazine covers.

The media called it a "fiery encounter," but it didn't last long. In 2011, there were reports that the two had tried to rekindle their romance, but Ronaldo denied it. Imogen's spokesperson, however, revealed an interesting detail: the Portuguese forward had "repeatedly called" her during that time.

Also in 2006, Ronaldo was said to be dating Soraia Chaves, a Portuguese beauty who was just starting out in the entertainment industry.

Before becoming famous as an actress, Soraia was a model known for her attractive appearance. Her relationship with Ronaldo occurred just before her rise to stardom. Only a year later, Soraia landed the lead role in "Call Girl," the highest-grossing film in Portugal in 2007, which propelled her to fame.

Although their time together was short, the relationship with CR7 is considered one of Soraia's most notable milestones in the early stages of her career.

In 2007, Ronaldo caused a stir in Manchester when he publicly appeared with Gemma Atkinson, an actress from the hit television series Hollyoaks.

Gemma was a big name in northern England at the time, famous not only for her acting career but also for her captivating looks. The two lived quite close to each other, making their relationship a topic of conversation among the media and local fans.

In an interview, Gemma revealed Ronaldo's simple way of winning her over: inviting her for tea and watching episodes of the classic British comedy Only Fools and Horses.

Also in 2007, Ronaldo once again set the media ablaze when he was spotted kissing Bipasha Basu, a top Bollywood star.

The two met in Lisbon at an awards ceremony. After the event, they were reportedly affectionate at a late-night party at a nightclub. Bipasha later called the night with Ronaldo "a dream come true" and described the experience as "wonderful."

Reportedly, Ronaldo and Bipasha quickly bonded over their shared love for Bollywood films. Though their relationship didn't progress romantically, they remained close friends after this encounter.

In the summer of 2009, Ronaldo was seen with Paris Hilton and her sister Nicky Hilton at the MyHouse nightclub in Los Angeles, partying until dawn. The trio then continued their revelry at Nicky's luxurious villa in West Hollywood.

At the time, the American media circulated photos and eyewitness accounts suggesting that Ronaldo and Paris Hilton had shared intimate kisses at their VIP table. One source described them as "kissing quite passionately and talking very closely."

However, the relationship between Ronaldo and Paris Hilton remained limited to a few nights out and some flirtatious moments, never developing into a long-term romance.

In 2010, Ronaldo was rumored to be dating Kim Kardashian. The Portuguese striker was spotted being intimate with Kim Kardashian during the reality TV star's discreet three-day trip to Madrid.

Sources say they enjoyed a romantic dinner together, laughing and joking throughout the evening. An eyewitness recounted, "They were kissing and very affectionate, looking like they were getting along really well."

In addition to the dinner, Kim Kardashian reportedly also visited Ronaldo's luxurious villa in the Spanish capital. However, this relationship did not last, and neither of them confirmed their romance.

Ronaldo's relationship with Russian supermodel Irina Shayk is considered one of the most prominent periods in his love life. They first met in 2010 while working together on a fashion advertising campaign. Irina's presence alongside the Portuguese superstar quickly became a focus of international media attention.

During their 5-year relationship, Ronaldo and Irina frequently appeared at major events, from sports awards red carpets to prestigious fashion weeks. Irina also accompanied Ronaldo during many important moments, including the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony.

However, in early 2015, they confirmed their separation after numerous rumors of a rift. Western media suggested the reasons stemmed from busy schedules and differences in their personal lives.

In 2015, shortly after his breakup with Irina Shayk, Ronaldo was rumored to be romantically involved with Spanish television presenter Lucia Villalon. At the time, Lucia was a familiar face on the sports channel La Sexta and often appeared at football events.

Rumors erupted when the two were spotted engaging in intimate conversations on the sidelines of several events in Madrid. However, Ronaldo and Lucia did not confirm their relationship. Lucia's family even denied the rumors, stating that she and Ronaldo had never been romantically involved.

In 2016, Ronaldo had a brief relationship with Spanish beauty Desiree Cordero, Miss Spain 2014 and a prominent figure on the international fashion scene.

This relationship quickly became a media focal point, but it also ended shortly thereafter. Many sources at the time suggested that Ronaldo initiated the breakup because he believed Desiree was "fame-hungry" and only wanted to be with him to gain notoriety.

In 2016, Ronaldo met Georgina Rodriguez while she was working at the Gucci store in Madrid. After a chance encounter, the two quickly became the focus of international media attention. On 11/8, Georgina sparked interest when she posted a photo of her hand wearing a large diamond ring, revealing Ronaldo's proposal.

Georgina has joined the Portuguese forward in raising 5 children, including their two daughters: Alana (7 years old) and Bella (3 years old). Bella's twin brother, Angel, passed away shortly after birth. In addition, Georgina also cares for Cristiano Junior (15 years old) and twins Mateo and Eva Maria (8 years old). The mother of Junior has not been revealed, while Mateo and Eva Maria were born via surrogacy.

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