Georgina Rodríguez's silent reply to Ronaldo's farewell draws fan speculation
Partner's emoji response to Cristiano Ronaldo's farewell video has prompted online discussion after his retirement from international football.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football with Portugal on Thursday, November 5, closing a career that spanned 23 years. The 41-year-old leaves the national team with a world record 146 goals in 234 appearances, having helped Portugal win Euro 2016 and two UEFA Nations League titles.
Tributes came in from players, celebrities and fans across the world. His partner Georgina Rodríguez responded to his farewell video on Instagram without writing any words, posting three crying emojis and six red hearts.
The number of hearts drew attention from Portuguese media, and social media users have begun guessing what it signifies, though Georgina has not explained the meaning. Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, also left an emotional message under the video. Ronaldo will continue playing club football for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.