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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Marry in Portugal

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Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-time partner, Georgina Rodríguez, in a ceremony in Portugal.

According to media reports, the couple has exchanged extremely extravagant gifts over the years. These reportedly include watches covered in diamonds and extra-luxury vehicles.

The wedding has attracted a lot of attention because of the couple's fame and wealth. Ronaldo is one of the most famous footballers in the world, and Georgina is a well-known model and influencer.

Reports also focused on small details from the wedding day, such as Georgina's nail style. She chose a soft, light color known as "milky nails", which has become a popular trend among brides.

The couple's relationship has been in the public eye for many years, and their engagement was also widely reported as very expensive.

News outlets have highlighted how the pair often shares glimpses of their luxurious lifestyle, including expensive cars, jewelry, and travel.

The wedding in Portugal marks another major moment in the couple's public life, following years of speculation about when they would marry.

Fans and media across Europe have reacted with excitement, sharing photos and details from the event on social media.

Vocabulary10 words

ceremony
a formal event, like a wedding
extravagant
very expensive and showy
diamonds
very expensive shiny stones
vehicles
cars or other things used for transport
fame
being known by many people
influencer
someone who shares content online and affects others' choices
"milky nails"
a soft, pale nail color style
trend
a popular style many people follow
engagement
the promise to marry, before the wedding
speculation
guessing about something without full information

Quiz

1. What is the main news event described in the story?
2. What type of gifts are mentioned in relation to the couple?
3. What nail style did Georgina reportedly wear at the wedding?

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-time partner, Georgina Rodríguez, in a _____ in Portugal.

According to media reports, the couple has exchanged extremely _____ gifts over the years, including watches covered in _____.

Ronaldo is one of the most famous footballers in the world, and Georgina is a well-known model and _____.

Reports also focused on small details, such as Georgina's nail style, known as _____.

The couple's _____ was also widely reported as very expensive.

News outlets have highlighted how the pair often shares glimpses of their luxurious _____.

Discussion questions

  1. Why do you think weddings of famous people attract so much media attention?
  2. What do you think about very expensive gifts between couples?
  3. Do you follow fashion or beauty trends from celebrities, like the 'milky nails' style?
  4. How do you think fame affects a couple's private life, such as their wedding?

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