In this conversation with Piers Morgan, Al-Nassr's leading forward speaks candidly not about hat-tricks and trophies but about a decision that goes beyond any football stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo recalls how he chose the moment to propose to Georgina Rodríguez, why he does not believe in "perfect scripts," and how his idea of romance differs from the movies. The result is an interview about family, timing, and the calm assurance of someone used to taking responsibility in decisive moments.
Timing Without Overtime: Why Now Means "Yes"
Piers Morgan: You managed to sidestep the wedding topic almost until forty. Why exactly now?
Cristiano Ronaldo: In football you feel the moment — when to shoot first time and when to make one extra pass. Life is the same. I had no fear or doubts — the right time simply came. Georgina is the mother of my children and the person I love. We're already a family, but this decision is a new chapter — beautiful and honest. Our everyday life won't be turned upside down, but there will be an important symbol of what we've felt for a long time.
A Plot Without a Director: A Night Scene and a Ring with the "Right Stone"
Piers Morgan: What did the proposal look like? Did it feel like a pre-rehearsed routine?
Cristiano Ronaldo: The opposite. No staging, no special scene — pure improvisation. She dreamed of a ring "with character," and I searched for a long time for the one. When I found it, I gave it to a friend for safekeeping. Late at night, close to one o'clock, the kids were asleep and the house was quiet. I whispered to my friend, "Today." Suddenly our girls came into the living room — as if VAR had stepped into the play — and asked, "Dad, will you give the ring to mom?" That was the sign. In such seconds you understand: a freeze-frame — that's the shooting point. I took the ring and did what I had to do.
A Mini-Monologue Instead of a Tirade: Words Without Unnecessary Frills
Piers Morgan: Did you make a speech? Or did it all go by "businesslike"?
Cristiano Ronaldo: I said a few simple phrases. I'm not one of those who bring flowers home every week — I do it less often, but from the heart. My romance is in actions rather than long monologues. In that moment I spoke about gratitude, about our family, and about wanting to walk the whole path with her. Without pomp, but absolutely sincerely.
An Assist from the Family: Children and Friends as the Invisible Partners in the Play
Piers Morgan: It sounds like several "authors of the goal" took part in the proposal.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Exactly. The girls were that very last pass that opens the goal. Friends were nearby; someone captured a few frames on a phone — not for publishing, but to keep in the family archive. In a big match, it's not only the finish that matters but the entire move. Here there was a feeling of a shared play, with all of us on the same side.
"A New Chapter, Not a Replay": What Changes After the Ring
Piers Morgan: What changes with the legal seal?
Cristiano Ronaldo: We've been a team for a long time. The seal is not a replay — it's the official score on the board. It's respect for our children and for what we're building. Life will remain just as intense; this story will simply get a neat bookmark — like in a book you return to years later.
How Much of a "Romantic Forward" Are You? An Honest Profile Without Gloss
Piers Morgan: If we compiled your "romantic scouting report," what would be inside?
Cristiano Ronaldo: There wouldn't be showy statistics. I don't chase spectacular gestures for headlines. I'm for discipline, consistency, and staying true to my word. That applies to training, nutrition, and routine — and to relationships as well. Precision and responsibility are closer to me than fireworks.
A Point Without Drama: Was There Any Chance of Hearing "No"?
Piers Morgan: Be honest — did the thought of a refusal cross your mind?
Cristiano Ronaldo (smiles): No. When you see her look and hear the kids breathing in the next room, you understand — we had said "yes" to each other long before the ring box. All that remained was to put it into words.
The Stadium of Life: The Game Goes On
The proposal Cristiano describes without pomp isn't a story tailor-made for highlights; it's a rare episode where the silence after the final note matters more than loud applause. He picks the moment the way he picked shooting spots in the Champions League: calmly, calculating the trajectory and trusting his intuition. The family becomes a team, the night an arena, and simple words the most accurate shot on goal. And although the scoreboard has already recorded the score, there are many halves ahead in this story — with the kind of timing Cristiano seems to trust more than any script.
