Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s wedding: 7 football figures fans don’t expect to see at venue ft Lionel Messi | International Sports News
Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez are reportedly set to get married in Madeira this weekend after being together for nearly a decade. Reports claim the couple have booked a cathedral in Funchal for the ceremony and the luxurious Savoy Palace hotel for the wedding reception. The event is expected to be one of the biggest celebrity weddings of the year.While close friends and family are expected to celebrate with the couple, several famous football personalities may not be on the guest list. Over the years, Ronaldo has had disagreements, public feuds, and competitive rivalries with players, coaches, and pundits. Here is a look at people from Ronaldo’s past and present who are widely considered unlikely to attend the wedding.
People who are likely to miss out on Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’ wedding invite
Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed one of the greatest careers in football history. Along the way, he has built strong friendships but has also had several high-profile disputes.Former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney is one name that is unlikely to receive an invitation. Their relationship changed after the 2006 FIFA World Cup, when Ronaldo appealed for Rooney to be sent off during England’s match against Portugal. Years later, Rooney questioned Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United. Ronaldo responded by suggesting Rooney was critical because of jealousy and even joked that he looked better than his former teammate.Another famous name is Lionel Messi. Although the two legends have always respected each other’s achievements, they have spent almost two decades competing for football’s biggest honours. Their rivalry has defined an era, but they have never been close friends. With Messi winning more Ballon d’Or awards and lifting the FIFA World Cup, many believe he is unlikely to be part of Ronaldo’s wedding celebrations.Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag also appears unlikely to attend. Their relationship broke down during Ronaldo’s second spell at Old Trafford after disagreements over playing time. Ronaldo later said he had lost respect for the Dutch coach, and both sides eventually agreed to end his contract.Interim Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick also had a difficult relationship with Ronaldo. Reports at the time suggested Ronaldo was unhappy with Rangnick’s tactical approach and questioned his appointment.Former England striker Gary Lineker has often said he believes Messi is the greatest footballer ever. According to Lineker, Ronaldo stopped following him on social media after those comments. Lineker later explained that he had simply shared his honest football opinion rather than trying to offend Ronaldo.Former Real Madrid forward Antonio Cassano repeatedly criticised Ronaldo during his Juventus years, describing him as an individual player who struggled to fit into a team system. Cassano later revealed that Ronaldo contacted him directly, highlighting his achievements and asking for greater respect.Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter completes the list. In 2013, Blatter jokingly suggested Ronaldo spent more time on his appearance than Messi. Ronaldo publicly shared the remarks, leading Blatter to apologise to both the Portuguese star and Real Madrid. Even so, the incident remains one of the most talked-about moments in their relationship.
