Georgina Rodriguez shows off diamond ring at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr unveiling in Riyadh
Georgina Rodríguez wore a sparkling diamond ring as she attended her partner Cristiano Ronaldo’s presentation as a new Al-Nassr FC player in Riyadh on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old model wore a striking silver ring with a sapphire jewel in the center when she arrived at the event with the couple’s children.
Georgina opted for a casual look for the event, rocking a black turtleneck with high-waisted blue jeans.
Wow: Georgina Rodríguez wore a sparkling diamond ring as she attended her partner Cristiano Ronaldo’s unveiling as the new Al-Nassr FC player in Riyadh on Tuesday.
With her brunette locks in a poker straight style, she wrapped up for the night in a burgundy jacket.
Adding a pink handbag to her outfit, Georgina held hands with her five-year-old daughter Alana at the opening.
Ronaldo, 37, underwent his medical on Tuesday before the opening ceremony at Al-Nassr’s Mrsool Park stadium.
The footballer said he had ‘multiple offers’ from clubs in Europe and around the world before joining Al-Nassr.
Couple: The 28-year-old model wore a striking silver ring with a sapphire jewel in the center when she arrived at the event with the couple’s children.
Style: Georgina went for a casual look for the event, rocking a black turtleneck sweater with high-waisted blue jeans
‘For me, this is a great opportunity in football and to change the mentality of the new generation.
“Nobody knew, but now I can say that I had many opportunities in Europe, many clubs, in Brazil, Australia, the United States, even in Portugal there were many clubs that tried to sign me.”
“But I gave my word to this club, for the opportunity to develop not only football but the other part of this incredible country.”
Ronaldo left Manchester United acrimoniously in November after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, in which he criticized both the club and manager Erik ten Hag.
Looking good: With her brunette locks in a poker straight style, she wrapped up for the night in a burgundy jacket
Looking good: Georgina added height to her body with a pair of heels
New role: Ronaldo underwent his medical on Tuesday before the opening ceremony at Al-Nassr’s Mrsool Park stadium.
According to the Saudi daily Arriyadiyah, Al Nassr is ready to “throw a party” on the same level as Ronaldo’s introduction to Real Madrid in 2009.
Announcing the news on Instagram, the club proudly displayed the hashtag ‘Cristiano is yellow’ with an image of him performing his signature celebration.
It is understood that the veteran and his family will stay at a luxury hotel in the capital while he seeks a permanent residence in Riyadh.
If Ronaldo proves fit enough to face Al Ta’ee on Thursday, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner could well make his Al Nassr debut this week.
In demand: Footballer said he had ‘multiple offers’ from clubs in Europe and around the world before joining Al-Nassr
He said: ‘For me, this is a great opportunity in football and to change the mentality of the new generation.’
And he added: “Nobody knew it, but now I can say that I had many opportunities in Europe, many clubs, in Brazil, in Australia, the United States, even in Portugal there were many clubs that tried to sign me.”
Although Thursday’s clash in the Saudi Pro League may present too difficult a turnaround in terms of match sharpness, manager Rudi Garcia will be keen for the former Red Devils striker to rack up some crucial minutes ahead of the top-of-the-table showdown. the table of his team against Al Shabab next Saturday.
With Al-Nassr having to wait a fortnight until their next game is hosted at Mrsool Park, the Saudi club will no doubt want Ronaldo to show up on Thursday before having to wait two more weeks to showcase the greatest of all time to his fans.
If Ronaldo loses against Al Ta’ee, he will probably make his home debut against Ettifaq on January 21.
It’s only a matter of time until the Portuguese icon plays his first game outside of a European league, having previously played for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus during his illustrious career.
Ronaldo said: “But I gave my word to this club, for the opportunity to develop not only football but the other part of this incredible country.”
Departure: Ronaldo left Manchester United acrimoniously in November after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, in which he criticized both the club and manager Erik ten Hag.
Celebration: According to Saudi newspaper Arriyadiyah, Al Nassr is ready to ‘throw a party’ on the same level as Ronaldo’s introduction to Real Madrid in 2009
Luxury: It is understood that the veteran and his family will stay at a luxury hotel in the capital while he seeks a permanent residence in Riyadh.
On New Year’s Eve, head coach Garcia strangely risked upsetting Ronaldo when he told reporters he wanted to sign Lionel Messi first, following the Argentine’s World Cup feat last month.
When asked about Ronaldo’s arrival in Saudi Arabia, Garcia jokingly admitted: “First I tried to get Messi.”
The French coach, formerly of Rome, Marseille and Lyon, took charge of Al Nassr back in June.
Having fallen out of favor with both Ten Hag and former Portuguese coach Fernando Santos during the World Cup, Ronaldo has grown accustomed to tense relations with his bosses.
The forward, who claimed in his explosive interview with Morgan that he felt ‘betrayed’ by Manchester United, admitted he had no respect for Ten Hag following the Dutchman’s arrival at Old Trafford this summer.
He said: ‘I have no respect for him because he shows no respect for me. If you don’t have respect for me, I will never have respect for you.
Debut: If Ronaldo proves fit enough to face Al Ta’ee on Thursday, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner could well make his Al-Nassr debut this week.
Career: It’s only a matter of time until the Portuguese icon plays his first game outside of a European league, having played for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus during his illustrious career.