The Law Ronaldo and His Partner Might Break in Saudi Arabia

The Law Ronaldo and His Partner Might Break in Saudi Arabia

Isaac Darko
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez begin their new adventure in Saudi Arabia.
  • But it seems the former Manchester United star does not have the right to live with his partner
  • Ronaldo signed a two-year deal with Al-Nassr worth 200 million euros per year

Ex-Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez are set to break Saudi Arabian laws.

Ronaldo, 37, has started his adventure in Arabian football after signing a two-year deal worth 175 million pounds a year with Al-Nassr.

The former Real Madrid talisman landed in Riyadh with his Spanish-Argentine lover and their five children.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez, Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez will break Saudi Arabian law after he left Manchester United for Al-Nassr. Credit: @marca
Source: Twitter

However, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and his partner's stay in Saudi Arabia may cause some disputes in the Middle East.

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What law will CR7 break?

According to Marca, Ronaldo and Georgina will be breaking the law living together because they have not yet tied the knot.

Per English outlet the Express, it is illegal to live under the same roof without being married, raising expectations about how Ronaldo and Rodriguez will be treated in the situation.

However, two Saudi Arabia lawyers are of the opinion that the authorities will ignore the infraction in this case.

What the lawyers say

"Although the laws still prohibit cohabitation without a marriage contract, the authorities have started to turn a blind eye and do not prosecute anyone. Of course, these laws are used when there is a problem or a crime," one lawyer said, via the Express.
"The Saudi Arabian authorities today do not interfere in this matter [in the case of foreigners], but the law still prohibits cohabitation outside marriage," said the other.

Ronaldo to wed Georgina?

Ronaldo has previously stated that he plans to marry Georgina, although there is no date set.

The Portugal captain met the 28-year-old during his Real Madrid days.

Ronaldo celebrates teammate's birthday

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo made the day, and possibly the year of his new club teammate Mohammed Al-Fatil after making himself a present for the player’s mini-birthday party.

Al Nassr centre-back Mohammed Al-Fatil will likely feel extra special because Ronaldo actually took the time to wish him a happy birthday.

On his social media which boasts more than half a billion followers, Ronaldo shared a photo of Mohammed Al-Fatil alongside other teammates, including himself, with a cake in the middle.

How Cristiano travelled to Saudi Arabia

Earlier, Sports Brief showed photos of the luxurious private jet that flew Cristiano Ronaldo and his family to Riyadh, ahead of his official unveiling.

The 37-year-old and his family travelled to Saudi Arabia in style, on board a luxurious private jet.

His partner, Georgina Rodriguez gave her followers a sneak peek of the interior of the aircraft on Instagram, as she shared some snaps from the trip.

The aircraft features include a huge double bed and comfy-looking padded seats.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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