Newly signed Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo may reportedly break the law in Saudi Arabia as the country prohibits cohabitation.
Various media outlets indicate that the former Manchester United star may break the law as they are expected to live together with his partner Georgina Rodriguez.
Ronaldo and Georgina are together but not married and under Saudi laws, it is illegal to live in the same house without being married, but they aren’t expected to be punished by authorities.
The 37-year-old joined Al-Nassr last month and he was officially unveiled earlier this week following his controversial from Manchester United and will reportedly earn £175m a year.
However, it is reported by a Spanish news agency EFE that due to Ronaldo’s status as one of the most marketable athletes in the world, the Portuguese star is unlikely to be punished.
According to two separate Saudi lawyers, the legal professionals expected the relevant authorities to not become involved in Ronaldo’s situation.
One said: “Although the laws still prohibit cohabitation without a marriage contract, the authorities have begun to turn a blind eye and do not persecute anyone. Of course, these laws are used when there is a problem or a crime.”
“The Saudi Arabian authorities, today, do not interfere in this matter [in the case of foreigners], but the law continues to prohibit cohabitation outside of marriage,” added the other.
Entertainment SA has gathered that the former Real Madrid skipper met Rodriguez while he played for the Spanish giants back in 2016 and they have two children together – Bella and Alana.
Ronaldo also has three other children – Cristiano Jr. and Eva and Mateo – who are twins.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s much-awaited Al Nassr debut has been delayed after the Saudi club failed to register him as they have too many overseas players in their squad.
Meanwhile, the former European champion made headlines this week when he made a huge blunder in front of journalists when he called Saudi Arabia ‘South Africa’.
Ronaldo said: “For me, it’s not the end of my career to come into South Africa, this is what I want to change – and to be honest I don’t really worry about what the people say.”
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