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Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner Georgina Rodriguez breaks Saudi law with controversial Instagram post

While it is illegal for unmarried couples to live together in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are exempt because of their celebrity status. Despite the authorities givingthem a pass,it's unclear whether or not they will ignore the model's latestInstagram post as well.

Georgina Rodriguez and  Cristiano Ronaldo
© Emilio Andreoli/Getty ImagesGeorgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo got a €200mannual contract to play with Saudi Arabianside Al-Nassrin January 2023, prompting him to move his family there. According to subsequent reports, he and his partner, Georgina Rodriguezwerepermitted to live together in the countrydespite the Kingdom’s regulations prohibiting the cohabitation of unmarried couples.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have been together since 2017 but the famouspair has yet to walk down the aisle. The Argentine influencer is the biological mother of two of the couple’s five kids.

Although the authorities in Saudi Arabia normally would not have tolerated such an arrangement, they made an exception in this case so that the five-time Ballon d’Or could move in with his long-time girlfriend.The Saudi governmenthas given them a pass because of their celebrity status butthe model might get in trouble for her most recent Instagram post.

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What didGeorgina Rodriguez share on Instagram that sparked controversy?

By sharing a bikini photo on Instagram, Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez may have violated Saudi Arabian law. The Bikini-clad Argentine-born social media starwas seen having fun near the pool,captioningthe picture with a text that matched the bright blue of her outfit: “Every sky has its hue.”

However, images that are ‘over-exposed’or ‘semi-nude’are illegal to share in the country. Thin, see-through, or low-cut clothing that exposes the shoulders or neck is also prohibited.

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In comparison,Antonela Roccuzzo, Lionel Messi’s wife, was recently required to dress modestly on the couple’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia for a controversiallegally obligated visit.This implies that revealing necklines and tight-fitting garments are strictly forbidden. Messi’s wife has been shown both in casual attire and more formal attire, including jumpsuits.

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