Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez have fired their previous security team and hired a new bodyguard after a series of disturbing threats they have received on social media. Media reports say the alarming messages have even forced the police to intervene.
The Al-Nassr star, who lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Georgina and their five children, has decided to increase security measures to protect the family, as he feels exposed to potential dangers. According to Malaysian newspaper New Straits Times (NST), the couple have had a relatively quiet life in Riyadh since Ronaldo's transfer in 2023, but the situation has changed after these threatening messages.
Georgina has expressed particular concern about their children's exposure on social media, so she has significantly limited publications involving them. Initially, it was thought that this was a personal choice, but sources close to the couple reveal that the decision is part of a wider security strategy.
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Ronaldo has chosen Claudio Miguel Vaz as his new security chief. Vaz is a security expert with experience in trouble spots in Portugal and has previously protected artists such as rapper NGA, as well as footballers Rafael Leão and Gelson Martins.
However, his appointment has not been well received by everyone in Ronaldo's inner circle. Some are expressing concerns that Vaz's "intimidating and aggressive" style clashes with the Portuguese star's public image. A recent incident during Paris Fashion Week, where Vaz used a bright light to prevent photographers from capturing images of Georgina, has sparked criticism on social media.
The video of the incident, posted by Today Venezuela, has prompted negative comments from many followers, calling the behavior "exaggerated" and "unnecessary." However, despite the criticism, it appears Ronaldo is taking every measure to ensure the safety of his family in an environment that is becoming increasingly worrisome. (A2 Televizion)