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Events · Funchal · 8 August 2026

Madeiran Wedding Draws Crowds Mistaking it for Cristiano Ronaldo's

Hundreds gathered at Funchal Cathedral expecting Cristiano Ronaldo's wedding, only to find a local couple tying the knot.

Madeiran Wedding Draws Crowds Mistaking it for Cristiano Ronaldo's

The expectation that Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez might marry in Madeira drew hundreds of curious onlookers to Funchal Cathedral last Saturday. The concentration of people fueled rumors of one of the year's most high-profile weddings.

However, the ceremony turned out to be the wedding of a Madeiran couple, residing in France, who chose the island to celebrate their union. Information about the footballer's wedding was denied, despite rumors published by the British press pointing to the Cathedral and the Savoy Palace as potential venues.

Guests, including friends of the groom, joked about the situation, noting that security would be expected for an event of such magnitude. The crowd, though disappointed not to see international celebrities, witnessed a significant moment for the local couple.

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