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Receiving Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia became a landmark deal. The highest goalscorer in the world, even though in the latter stages of his career, arrived in Asia’s most formidable soccer-playing nations, leaving the soccer world in awe. After some bitter time at Manchester, this spell excited the supporters and the Portuguese captain. However, despite a grand ceremony to launch him as the player in front of the Riyadh club’s crowd, it was a moment of nerves for his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez.

Accompanying Ronaldo at such an event could be thrilling to most people. But contrarily Georgina said, “So this time, I really felt that all eyes in the stadium were on us. It was the first time we brought all the kids onto the pitch” in her Netflix documentary I am Georgina.

She further continued saying, “It was new for me and I was not used to it. So, of course, I was worried about how the kids might be feeling. My stomach was tied up in knots, totally in knots. You feel this adrenaline rush. It was tremendous, just incredible. To feel what the players feel, so many eyes focused on you,” stating that this was the first time Eva, Alana, and Mateo had such an experience in front of so many. Nevertheless, to her relief, everyone could cherish the party revealed by the 30-year-old.

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Georgina and Ronaldo have been in a relationship since 2016. Although they had many celebrations to lift trophies, especially in Madrid, Rodriguez stated those celebrations were after the game. Hence, she wasn’t used to such kind of attention before.

Even his unveiling at Manchester for his second dance at the club in 2021 saw just Ronaldo arrive on the pitch. But, the Saudi club made sure CR7 and his family felt honored.

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Georgina Rodriguez expresses her love for Saudi after initial struggles

Ronaldo and the Spanish influencer initially had a bit of a tough time staying at a hotel when they arrived in the Middle East. Yet, things kept getting better as time passed by and the entire family was having the time of their lives in Riyadh.

After a few months, Georgina Rodriguez said, “You open your mind and become more tolerant of those around you. They are all enriching experiences that we are very fortunate to experience,” indicating how the Gulf is giving her a ball.

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Saudi spell has been a boost both personally and professionally for the 30-year-old as she collaborated a lot. Apart from her elite vacations, Georgina struck deals with the famous Saudi perfume company Laverne and lens firm Amara for promotions in 2023.

This year she collaborated with Faces, a beauty store in its Middle East chapter. Overall, it looks like the family is now used to the environment in Saudi, and while the Portuguese player enjoys his soccer, the family will make the most of the luxury in the Gulf.