Cristiano Ronaldo may be one of the world's greatest footballers, but beyond the trophies and headlines, he's also a father to five children.
Over the years, the Portuguese star has shared glimpses of family life, celebrating birthdays, football milestones and precious moments with his children, while also opening up about one of the most heartbreaking experiences any parent could face.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
Born in June 2010, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is the football star's eldest child. Ronaldo has always kept the identity of his son's mother private, saying it is a deeply personal matter that he will discuss with Cristiano Jr. when the time is right.
Now 16, Cristiano Jr. is following in his father's footsteps. He currently plays for Al-Nassr's youth team and has also trained with Real Madrid's Under-16 squad as he works towards a professional football career.
Eva Maria and Mateo
Twins Eva Maria and Mateo were born via surrogate in June 2017.
The siblings are regular faces in Ronaldo's family posts, often appearing in birthday celebrations, holidays and football victories. Fans have watched them grow up alongside their older brother while sharing a close bond with Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez.
Alana Martina
Just a few months after welcoming the twins, Ronaldo and Rodríguez celebrated the arrival of their first child together, Alana Martina, in November 2017.
Rodríguez later revealed that they each chose part of their daughter's name, making it a meaningful choice that reflected both parents.
Bella Esmeralda and baby Ángel
Bella Esmeralda was born in April 2022, but her arrival was accompanied by unimaginable heartbreak after her twin brother, Ángel, died during birth.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Ronaldo and Rodríguez thanked the doctors and nurses for their care and support while asking for privacy as they grieved the loss of their baby boy.
Months later, Ronaldo spoke about one of the hardest conversations he had as a father. After Bella came home, his older children kept asking where the other baby was.
He and Rodríguez eventually chose to tell them the truth.
"We said that Ángel had gone to heaven," Ronaldo shared during an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan.
He added that Ángel remains part of their family's everyday conversations.
"The kids understand. Sometimes they point to the sky and say, 'Daddy, I did this for Ángel.' I wasn't going to lie to my children. I told them the truth, even though it was a difficult process."