Georgina Rodriguez shows off Qatari label at World Cup

is the partner of Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo. (Getty Images)
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Updated 14 December 2022
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Georgina Rodriguez shows off Qatari label at World Cup

DUBAI: Argentine model and reality TV star Georgina Rodriguez, partner of one of the most famous faces in football, Cristiano Ronaldo, was seen supporting Portugal at the FIFA World Cup wearing a Qatari label.

The 28-year-old opted for an elegant palm abaya designed by the contemporary brand 1309 Studios.

However, she took to Instagram to post an emotional message after Ronaldo was dropped from the starting lineup for Portugal’s last-16 match against Switzerland, which they went on to win 6-1 to secure their place in the quarterfinals.

“What a shame not to have been able to enjoy the best player in the world during the 90 minutes. The fans have not stopped claiming you and shouting your name,” she wrote on Instagram, alongside a picture of her wearing the abaya at the Lusail Stadium.

The year 2022 began on an exciting note for the couple when Ronaldo lit up Dubai’s Burj Khalifa for Rodriguez’s birthday.

Ronaldo took to Instagram to share a video of the light-and-laser show at the world’s tallest building during which a clip from Rodriquez’s latest Netflix docu-series, “I Am Georgina,” was showcased.

He captioned the video in Portuguese: “Many congratulations, my love,” along with a heart-and-cake emoji.

The light-and-laser show also featured a birthday message for the 28-year-old and a photo of her wearing an off-shoulder black dress, alongside the text “Happy Birthday Geo” in white lettering.

Earlier this year, Rodriguez gave birth to twins, Bella and a son. However, the couple’s son did not survive.

The football star and his partner said in a joint statement at the time: “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parent can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.

“We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support. We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”

The couple also have a four-year-old daughter, Alana Martina. Ronaldo is also father to Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., Eva Maria Dos Santos and Mateo Ronaldo.


Nora Attal walks for Burberry in London

Updated 24 February 2026
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Nora Attal walks for Burberry in London

  • British Moroccan stars in London winter campaign
  • Burberry seeks to recover from 2-year sales slump

DUBAI/ LONDON: Burberry recreated a rainy London night out for its winter 2026 show this week, sending models, including British Moroccan Nora Attal, in fur and leather down a tar-like catwalk covered in puddles.

In Old Billingsgate Market, a former fish market on the banks of the Thames, a replica of Tower Bridge provided the centerpiece of creative director ‌Daniel Lee’s ‌seventh show for the British ‌luxury brand.

Attal walked the runway in a long, statement coat in warm brown tones with a plush, fur-like texture and darker vertical accents running through it.

Attal's coat was brown-toned with a plush, fur-like texture and darker vertical accents running through it. (Getty Images)

Under the coat, she was dressed in a black double-breasted tailored suit with a plunging neckline, paired with matching straight-leg trousers.

Among the runway looks were outerwear pieces including blue trench coats with ruffled collars, a check shearling jacket and a dark plum overcoat with oversized fur lapels.

In a collection meant to evoke “going out in a particularly London way,” the women wore slinky satin dresses with ‌fur trench coats and ‌chunky check scarves, with men in ‌leather suits, hoodies, and motorcycle boots. Trousers ‌and dresses featured beadwork designed to echo rainfall.

Among those walking the runway were Romeo Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, and model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who were reflected in the resin puddles as they walked over the dark rubber floor to a throbbing club soundtrack by FKA twigs.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Romeo wore a deep burgundy, leather bomber jacket with a plush fur collar. Underneath, a pale pink button-up shirt peeked out at the collar and cuffs. The jacket was paired with dark burgundy trousers featuring a subtle textured pattern and a relaxed, straight-leg cut.

Huntington-Whiteley wore a long, plush fur coat in deep navy and black tones, cut to a mid-calf length and cinched at the waist with a wide black leather belt. It was paired with straight-leg trousers falling over polished black shoes.

Under CEO Joshua Schulman, Burberry has refocused on its core outerwear and scarf ranges and is beginning to recover from a two-year slump in sales.

Last month the brand said young Chinese shoppers snapped up its check scarves in the fourth quarter, boosting its revenue.