Cristiano Ronaldo is allowed to live with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez while playing in the Saudi Arabian League, despite breaking Saudi law, the Mirror reported on the 10th (local time).
Ronaldo recently signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Al Nasr of Saudi Arabia and moved to a new team. Following his controversial release from Manchester United, he and his family moved to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia’s law prohibits unmarried couples from living together. However, according to reports, it was confirmed that Saudi authorities would “turn the blind”, so Ronaldo and his lover might live together.
A lawyer told Spain’s EFE news agency: “According to the law of the kingdom, living together without marriage is prohibited, but recently the authorities have started to turn a blind eye and no one is prosecuting anyone anymore. However, this law is used when there is a problem or a crime has occurred.”
Another lawyer said: “Today the Saudi authorities do not intervene in this matter in the case of foreigners. The law still prohibits living together outside of marriage.”
It is acceptable for two people to live together, but they must be aware of and respect Saudi Arabia’s other cultural norms and laws.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo is still unable to play for his new club despite his transfer. Reportedly replacing Cameroonian Vincent Abubaka, he was suspended due to a two-match suspension he received in England. However, there are speculations that he will make his first appearance on the 22nd in a match once morest R.T. Park. Prior to that, the possibility was raised that Ronaldo might appear in a friendly match once morest Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) scheduled for the 19th.
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