India, Feb. 1 -- Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have been in a relationship since 2016. The Argentine-Spanish model met the Portugal star during his time with Real Madrid, at a Gucci retail store in Spain, where she worked as a sales assistant.

The pair's romance has always been under the spotlight, and they have been very private with details, other than teasing fans with photos. They haven't officially tied the knot, but the Al Nassr star's recent Instagram post triggered speculation that a secret marriage ceremony did take place.

On Georgina's 31st birthday (January 27), Ronaldo sent a heartwarming message, and also called her his 'wife'. "For the mother, partner, friend, my wife happy birthday, love. Your light illuminates...