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Cristiano Ronaldo's fiancée, Georgina Rodríguez, showed her support on social media after the Portugal captain's emotional farewell to the World Cup.
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Cristiano Ronaldo received an emotional show of support from his fiancée, Georgina Rodríguez, after Portugal's heartbreaking exit from the 2026 World Cup.
Portugal's campaign ended with a dramatic 1-0 defeat to Spain, as Mikel Merino scored a late winner to send the European champions into the quarter-finals. The final whistle left Ronaldo in tears, bringing an emotional end to what he confirmed was his final World Cup appearance.
Shortly after the match, Rodríguez shared a heartfelt tribute on her Instagram Stories.
She reposted a message from Nike Football featuring Ronaldo alongside the words:
"His legend lives on."
Rather than adding a lengthy message, Rodríguez responded with a single red heart emoji, a simple gesture that reflected her continued support for the Portugal captain.
Throughout the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Rodríguez regularly attended matches and publicly backed Ronaldo as he chased the only major trophy missing from his extraordinary career.
The defeat to Spain also marked the end of Ronaldo's World Cup journey after six appearances at football's biggest tournament. The 41-year-old leaves as the only player to score in six different World Cups and as Portugal's all-time appearance maker and leading goalscorer.
Following Portugal's elimination, debate about Ronaldo's legacy quickly returned, with comparisons to Lionel Messi once again dominating headlines after the Argentine lifted the World Cup four years earlier.
Despite the disappointment, Ronaldo's achievements remain unmatched in many areas of international football, and those close to him have rallied around the Portuguese icon following the emotional defeat.
Before facing Spain, Ronaldo shared one final message with supporters.
"For everyone. For Portugal. Our time."
He also wore a bracelet bearing the names of all his Portugal teammates, including a tribute to the late Diogo Jota, who tragically lost his life in a car accident.
Although Ronaldo's World Cup story has come to an end, the support from those closest to him remains as strong as ever.