Ronaldo spoke in a chat with Piers Morgan on Tuesday.

The 40-year-old footballer engaged with Rodriguez in August
after being together for nine years. The engagement was sealed with an
oval-shaped diamond ring weighing approximately 35 carats.

Speaking on when the couple will finalise their
relationship, Ronaldo said the plan is to hold the wedding after the
forthcoming World Cup.

The Portuguese added that he would love to have won the 2026
World Cup, with the trophy present at the ceremony.

“We don’t have a date yet [for the wedding], but we plan to
do it after the World Cup, with the trophy,” Ronaldo said.

“We didn’t plan that [the venue] because she’s not someone
who likes big parties. She likes private things, and I will respect that.”

Ronaldo is considered one of the greatest footballers in
sports history alongside Lionel Messi. The rivalry between the duo has
dominated football debates for almost two decades.

In 2022, Messi led Argentina to the World Cup in Qatar, and
many argued that the triumph placed the former Barcelona star ahead of Ronaldo
in the debate.

In response, Ronaldo said it is unfair to define his entire
career on whether he wins the World Cup or not.

“It’s not a dream for me to win the World Cup. To define
what?” he said.

“To define if I’m one of the best in history? To win one
competition with six or seven games? You think it’s fair?”

The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the US, Mexico and
Canada.

Portugal are on the verge of qualifying for the competition.
They lead Group F of the European qualifiers.