Overview
- In his first extended on-record account, Ronaldo described the engagement in a Piers Morgan interview published on YouTube.
- He said the proposal happened around 1 a.m. when their children walked in as a friend handed him the ring, prompting him to ask on the spot.
- Ronaldo called himself not especially romantic but said he had tears in his eyes during the moment.
- He said the couple plans a small, private ceremony after the 2026 World Cup in line with Georgina Rodríguez's preference for low‑key events.
- The engagement was publicly confirmed in August with Rodríguez's Instagram post showing an oval ring that drew broad attention, with outlets reporting unverified multi‑million‑euro estimates of its value.