Ronaldo’s Sweet Birthday Kiss and Heartfelt Nod to His Late Son
It seems the only thing more reliable than Cristiano Ronaldo’s free kicks is his appetite for public displays of paternal devotion. The Portuguese superstar paused his goal‑scoring routine on April 18 to share a tender Instagram snap of him planting a forehead kiss on his three‑year‑old daughter, Bella—a moment so saccharine it might cause cavities. In true Ronaldo fashion, he couldn’t resist a hashtag with heavy historical baggage: #AngelyBella. That’s a wink to Angel, the twin brother they lost in 2022 (Ronaldo/Instagram; PEOPLE).
Ronaldo’s caption read, “¡Feliz día, mi amor! Nuestro amor siempre está contigo. ????❤️,” followed by the #AngelyBella hashtag, a discreet salute to the tiny athlete who never got to join the squad. For those counting, this is dad move number 47 in 2025’s “Keep ‘Em Guessing” playbook.
Meanwhile, partner Georgina Rodríguez—once a Gucci store associate and now self‑styled family archivist—posted her own celebratory Reel, showing Ronaldo whispering “I love you very much” to Bella swathed in a pink tutu. She gushed, “My babies are 3 years old today… thank you so much for choosing me as your mom ????” (Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty; PEOPLE). Because nothing says “I’m grateful” like capital‑letter thank‑you emojis on social media.
The family’s backstory reads like a telenovela season premiere: in April 2022, Bella’s birth was bittersweet when Angel passed away shortly after delivery. Ronaldo and Rodríguez released a joint statement: “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away… Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.” They then thanked doctors, nurses and everyone with a pulse who offered condolence.
Beyond Bella and Angel, Ronaldo’s roster includes twins Eva Maria and Mateo, now 7, daughter Alana, 8, and Cristiano Jr., 14, whose mother remains undisclosed at his request. Back in 2015 on The Jonathan Ross Show, CR7 insisted, “Some points in life are private… When Cristiano is going to grow up, I am always going to say the truth to him… But not [just] because people want me to say.” Privacy level: nearly impenetrable.
In a preview of future content drops, Rodríguez treated fans in February 2025 to a family portrait for Ronaldo’s 40th birthday, captioned, “Here’s to a lifetime together holding each other so tight. Todo lo mejor para el mejor ????✨????.” If you thought the soccer field was the only place Ronaldo excelled, think again.
Let’s pretend today’s lesson is that wealth, fame and flawless cheekbones are improved by a side of Instagram sentimentality. Tune in next time for more reminder‑worthy dad moves and impeccably curated family snapshots.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and PEOPLE Magazine, Cristiano Ronaldo/Instagram, Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty
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