Shielded in luxury temple
Does Ronaldo’s family join in the desert madness?
Not only half a million francs a day await Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, but also luxurious accommodation. Will his partner Georgina Rodriguez and his children be there too?
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Also traveling together in Saudi Arabia? Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez.
Cristiano Ronaldo (37) now plays football for Al-Nassr 5,000 kilometers from Manchester or Madrid. A lot will be different in conservative Saudi Arabia. But the Saudis will do everything to make their new superstar feel comfortable.
In the capital, Riyadh, Ronaldo’s new home, there are several posh quarters where western residents can shield themselves from the strict Islamic laws.
A life behind walls
The English “Daily Mail” has dealt with the luxury temple in which Ronaldo could live in Riyadh. The Al Muhammadiyah district is known for its top restaurants, and the Al Nakheel district is popular with western families because of its international schools. The closed residential complexes in these quarters were built especially for western residents. Many had their own swimming pools, preschools, shops, clinics, gyms and restaurants.
Family man Ronaldo could bring his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez and their children Esmeralda (8 months) and Alana Martina (5) as well as his children Cristiano Jr. (12), Eva (5) and Mateo (5) to him. In the residential complexes for western residents, they could set themselves up for a life of luxury behind their own walls.
Or does Ronaldo even commute to Madrid?
A possible goal for Ronaldo could be a palace that is currently for sale for CHF 13.5 million. The “Daily Mail” plays with the idea that Ronaldo could possibly buy this property. The price would certainly not be a problem for the five-time world footballer. According to “Marca”, he earns 200 million francs a year – that’s half a million a day.
Is Ronaldo making his debut on Thursday?
As Saudi media reports, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected in Riyadh on Sunday by his new club Al-Nassr. The Portuguese could already make his debut against Al-Tai in the second place in the Saudi “Pro League” on Thursday, January 5th. The fans can hardly wait for the arrival of the five-time world footballer, already on Saturday they chanted the name of the 37-year-old in the 7th minute of the game against Al Khaleej (1-0).
As Saudi media reports, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected in Riyadh on Sunday by his new club Al-Nassr. The Portuguese could already make his debut against Al-Tai in the second place in the Saudi “Pro League” on Thursday, January 5th. The fans can hardly wait for the arrival of the five-time world footballer, already on Saturday they chanted the name of the 37-year-old in the 7th minute of the game against Al Khaleej (1-0).
Whether the family really moves to Ronaldo in Riyadh does not seem to be entirely clear. The “image” assumes that Georgina Rodriguez will stay in Madrid with the children and that CR7 will regularly commute between the two places with the private jet. This scenario is supported by the fact that Real Madrid reinstated Ronaldo’s 12-year-old son Cristiano Jr. into his academy shortly before the desert deal. (str)
For Christmas: Georgina gives Ronaldo a Rolls-Royce(00:32)