Cristiano Ronaldo has been pictured enjoying a peaceful holiday with partner Georgina Rodriguez aboard a luxury yacht in Mallorca, just days after extending his contract with Al-Nassr. The Portugal captain opted to skip Diogo Jota’s funeral for personal reasons, and is now spending time away from the spotlight ahead of linking up with his Saudi Pro League side.
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Ronaldo enjoys peaceful Mallorca break with Georgina Rodriguez Skips Jota funeral amid personal grief and privacy concerns Prepares for Al-Nassr return after new contract agreement Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo was spotted relaxing on a private yacht with Georgina Rodriguez off the coast of Mallorca. The 39-year-old appeared calm and reflective, enjoying family time following a heartbreaking week for Portuguese football.
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His absence at Jota’s funeral drew attention, though reports suggest Ronaldo stayed away due to personal grief tied to past family tragedies. While fellow internationals like Bernardo Silva attended, Ronaldo reportedly wanted to avoid shifting focus from mourning Jota and his brother.
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Ronaldo was expected to leave Al-Nassr this summer following his inability to lead Faris Najd to a trophy for the third straight season. However, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner decided to stay with Al-Nassr and sign a new contract with the side.
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The 40-year-old is expected to return to Al-Nassr pre-season training in the coming days after penning a contract extension with the Saudi giants. For now, his focus appears to be on family, reflection, and recharging ahead of another campaign in Riyadh.