“What is this click that he’s talking about?” - Internet reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo explaining why he hasn’t married the mother of his children

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Once again, Cristiano Ronaldo is at the center of an online debate after discussing why he has not yet married his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez.

In a clip from the Netflix documentary I Am Georgina, the football superstar explained that he is waiting for a particular "click" before finally marrying the love of his life. This has sent fans into a frenzy, speculating about what he actually meant by that.

Cristiano Ronaldo and his "click"

Cristiano Ronaldo has been with Georgina Rodriguez since 2016, and they share two daughters, while she also helps raise his other three children. Their long-term relationship, public displays of affection, and family life set relationship goals for the world.

But even then, why haven't they tied the knot yet? That's the question that has kept fans guessing, giving rise to multiple theories and speculations.

Recently, in a conversation featured in the Netflix documentary I Am Georgina, Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that marriage has been a topic of discussion, but he insisted that he's been waiting for the right moment, calling it the "click."

"I always tell her, 'When we get that click.' Like everything in our life, and she knows what I'm talking about. It could be in a year, it could be in six months, or it could be in a month. I'm 1000% sure that it will happen."

Now, as the clip of him talking about the "click" has gone viral, fans are going crazy speculating about what this "click" could actually mean.

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Globe Soccer Awards 2024 - Source: Getty Photo by Waleed Zein

"What Even Is This Click?": Social media reacts

As soon as the clip went viral, netizens wasted no time dissecting Cristiano Ronaldo's statement, with reactions ranging from confusion to mockery.

"What click are you waiting for after two kids?" - Wrote Olori on X.
"After 10years and multiple children, he’s still looking for click." Wrote another Savinah on X.
"How are you still looking for a click before you wed her when you've clicked on all levels...what kind of click do you want again? Cliche?" -Wrote Sandra on X.
"Lol. Baba say it’ll just click." - Wrote Park on X.
"What is the need for marriage? What will change for them? Good relationship, have kids, living luxurious life, etc.. what else is needed now? Live happily like this.. don't get into unnecessary marriage and other stuff." - Wrote Varun on X.
"Ronaldo and scope." - Wrote Cleverly on X.
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MTV EMAs 2019 - Red Carpet Arrivals - Source: Getty Photo by Kate Green

Is it hesitation or just awaiting the right moment?

While some see Cristiano Ronaldo's statement as an excuse to delay commitment, others believe he is simply taking a cautious approach.

Despite multiple engagement rumors—mostly fueled by sightings of Georgina wearing diamond rings—neither has confirmed anything officially.

In 2024, at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, Cristiano Ronaldo referred to Rodriguez as his "wife" during his acceptance speech, further fueling speculation about a rumored secret wedding.

“It's a big pleasure to win this trophy. My oldest son is here, my wife is here.”

Though some fans interpreted this as an accidental slip of the tongue, others believed it was a hint that they may have secretly married.

Real Madrid v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Final - Source: Getty Photo by Alexander Hassenstein
Real Madrid v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Final - Source: Getty Photo by Alexander Hassenstein

What's next?

There's no denying that Cristiano Ronaldo and Rodriguez share a very strong bond, despite what speculators say.

In 2016, Ronaldo met Georgina at a Gucci store where she was working, and since then, their relationship has evolved into a full-fledged family life, with her supporting him through everything. Even moving from one country to another has never been a problem for her because of his career.

Now, we just have to wait for the "click." Whether it happens one day from now or one year later remains to be seen.

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Edited by Ritika Pal
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