Cristiano Ronaldo Selects 511-Year-Old Funchal Cathedral for Wedding

As the news of Cristiano Ronaldo’s long-awaited wedding gathers pace, fresh reports reveal that the legendary forward has chosen a historic venue in his hometown of Madeira for the ceremony. Ronaldo, 40, and Georgina Rodriguez, 31, who announced their engagement in August after a nine-year relationship, are expected to tie the knot next summer once the World Cup concludes.

According to Jornal da Madeira, the couple will exchange vows at the iconic Funchal Cathedral, a landmark inaugurated in 1514 and regarded as the oldest and most significant place of worship in the region. The cathedral’s carved Madeira cedar roof and its location less than 2 miles from the hospital where Ronaldo was born make it a sentimental choice. The ceremony will be followed by a lavish reception at a luxury hotel in Madeira. The location also lies close to Nacional da Madeira, Ronaldo’s youth club where he played for 2 years before joining Sporting Lisbon at the age of 12.