Cristiano Ronaldo’s hottest romances over the years ahead of ‘wedding’ – from Kim K to BB’s Imogen Thomas

Cristiano Ronaldo is rumoured to be marrying Georgina Rodriguez this weekend. The footballer, 42, enjoyed a string of celebrity romances before he met his match. Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo have been together since 2016, and a wedding has been rumoured for this weekend Credit: INSTAGRAM@GEORGINAGIO From one night flings to secret smooches, the Portuguese superstar has had his fair share of steamy romances. Although now a family-man, Cristiano Ronaldo was once linked with some of showbiz’s hottest women, including celebrities Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, as well as supermodel Irina Shayk. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! But since 2016, the 42-year-old has shared a more tame existence with 32-year-old model Georgina Rodriguez, after the pair met at a Gucci store in Madrid. Now, the couple have built a family of seven, with daughters Alana and Bella, son Cristiano Jr. and twins Mateo and Eva Maria. In August last year, Georgina announced her engagement to the footballer via her diamond “boulder” ring. Yet, as speculation grows that Ronaldo is set to wed his long-term sweetheart this weekend, it’s time to look back at some of this once-bachelor’s hottest romances. Imogen Thomas The Big Brother star was linked with a few hot nights with the footballer Credit: instagram Big Brother star Imogen Thomas first shared a night of passion with the Portuguese superstar back in 2006, during his time at Manchester United, and the pair became linked with a brief romance. The Welsh beauty queen was even rumoured to have rekindled with the football pro in 2011, although this was later denied by both parties. Most read in Sport Rita Pereira The Portuguese actress is now known for her “House of the Dragon” role Credit: Marc Piasecki/WireImage One of Ronaldo’s first official girlfriends, the two met in Lisbon on vacation in 2006. The now-prominent Portuguese actress dated the footballer for a few whirlwind months, before his rise to fame made it difficult for the pair to sustain their romance. Gemma Atkinson The pair shared a four month fling in 2007 Credit: @inthestyle Then came 2007, and along with it, Gemma Atkinson. The British star shared a four-month fling with the footballer after meeting at a Manchester United game, claiming he won her over with invitations for tea and watching British sitcoms. Although his techniques may not have been too effective, as the couple parted not long after, their romance sparked headlines for months following it. Bipasha Basu The two were spied in a locked embrace and remained friendly afterwards Credit: Instagram @bipashabasu Later that year, Ronaldo was spotted locking lips with Bollywood star Bipasha Basu at a Lisbon nightclub. Bonding over the footballer’s unlikely love for Bollywood movies, the two remained close after their steamy encounter. Paris Hilton The glam socialite shared a few fun nights with Ronaldo in LA’s nightclub scene Credit: Instagram The A-lister first crossed paths with Ronaldo in 2009, when the pair were snapped getting close to one another over the course of two nights in LA. The brief fling came shortly after Paris Hilton split from her long-term boyfriend Doug Reinhardt, but she quickly dropped Ronaldo too, maintaining they were just “good friends”. Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian had a three-day affair with the footballer pro in 2010, after being spotted on a date together Credit: Instagram Kim Kardashian and Ronaldo made headlines in 2010, after a cozy meal together sparked a three-day holiday romance in Madrid. Although the A-lister was wined and dined by the Portuguese player, and even shared a few nights at his villa, both parties went their separate ways soon after. Irina Shayk The supermodel spent five years with the star before parting ways Credit: Getty – Contributor Then came Irina Shayk, a Russian supermodel who managed to keep the superstar committed for five long years. Dating from 2010 to 2015, the two met at a fashion campaign and were often papped at high-profile events and jet-setting with one another. The two were even engaged in 2011, when Ronaldo flew to New York on Valentine’s Day and proposed to her, but a wedding sadly never materialised. Desiree Cordero Ronaldo reportedly dated the former Miss Spain who was said to be his 30th supermodel girlfriend Credit: Instagram And just before Georgina was Spanish model Desiree Cordero, a brief fling in 2016 which was fraught with tension and rumours. Describing the Miss Spain 2014 winner as “fame-hungry”, a swift split followed after Ronaldo became concerned by her “motives”. Now, Georgina and Ronaldo are speculated to be wedded at Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, Portugal, although an official date for the lovebirds is still to be confirmed. Until then, the couple appear to be enjoying family life in Mallorca, on a luxury holiday retreat. Comment now