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Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez have been residing together in their Kingdom Suite in Saudi Arabia, despite Saudi law forbidding men and women from living together unless they are married or close family members.
Ronaldo and Rodriguez are yet to officially tie the knot, but according to Spanish news agency EFE, Ronaldo’s status as one of the most marketable athletes in the world means he is unlikely to be punished.
Two separate Saudi lawyers quoted by SPORT expected the relevant authorities to not become involved in Ronaldo’s situation.
Ronaldo’s privileges in Saudi Arabia appear to be turning the heads of Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, both World Cup winners who are set to follow Ronaldo to the country this summer.
Lionel Messi has also experienced the hospitality of Saudi Arabia, visiting the country earlier this year as part of his ambassadorial role for tourism.
