LONDON, Aug. 11 -- Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his engagement to Georgina Rodriguez, his partner of nine years.

According to a report published in the BBC, Rodriguez shared the news on social media with a photo showing a large ring, captioned in Spanish, "Yes I do. In this and in all my lives."

Ronaldo, the most followed person on Instagram, has yet to comment publicly on their engagement.

Rodriguez, 31, gave fans a close-up of the ring in her announcement post, resting her hand - adorned with the enormous sparkler - over Ronaldo's, E! Online reported.

Harper's Bazaar Australia described the piece as an oversized oval-cut diamond flanked by two side stones, with experts estimating its size at between 22 and 30 carats. ...