Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo skipped his partner Georgina Rodriguez’s 30th birthday in the Maldives to focus on his upcoming match with his eternal rival Lionel Messi.
CR7 is 2,300 miles away from the Maldives in Saudi Arabia, busying in training with Al Nassr. His long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez, celebrated her 30th birthday in a luxurious beach getaway.
The model and businesswoman, shared glimpses of her tropical celebration on Instagram, revealing that she had taken a private jet to the idyllic Maldivian island to mark the milestone.
However, Ronaldo was notably absent from the birthday bash. Al-Nassr had canceled a two-game tour of China, leaving Ronaldo behind as he grappled with an untimely injury that sidelined him from the planned fixtures.
Despite the physical distance, Ronaldo made an effort to be part of Rodriguez’s special day. The Portuguese superstar joined the celebration virtually through FaceTime, connecting with Rodriguez and their daughter, Bella Esmeralda, born on April 18, 2022. To make his absence felt a little less, Ronaldo had an extravagant bouquet of roses delivered to Rodriguez in the Maldives.
While the power couple celebrated the occasion apart, Ronaldo is currently working diligently on his fitness back in Saudi Arabia. The 38-year-old football icon is in a race against time to recover from his injury and position himself for a highly anticipated reunion with his eternal rival, Lionel Messi.
Al-Nassr is gearing up to face Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami on February 1, and fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the clash between the two football titans.
As the countdown begins for the potential Ronaldo-Messi face-off, fans are left wondering if Ronaldo will successfully recover and grace the pitch in what promises to be an epic encounter between two of the greatest footballers of their generation.
