One of Portugal’s most prominent schools have rejected the chance to train Ronaldo’s children.
In a surprising twist for Cristiano Ronaldo, reports indicate that St. Julian’s School, one of Portugal's most prestigious private institutions, has rejected the enrollment of his five children.
The rejection comes as the world’s highest-paid footballer plans a return to Portugal with his model partner Georgina Rodriguez, amidst ongoing renovations on their lavish mansion in Cascais, near Lisbon.
The couple's hope for a seamless transition back to their homeland has now been reportedly marred by this unexpected hurdle in securing quality education for their family.
Report: Portuguese top school declines to enroll Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s children
According to Spanish outlet AS, Ronaldo, 39, and Rodriguez, 30, were spotted at St. Julian's, a school favored by thee elite, known for its top-notch academic standards and exclusive environment of catering to children from Portugal’s elite.
Sources as per the aforementioned outlet suggest that the school's decision to decline Ronaldo’s children was influenced by concerns over privacy, fearing that the presence of a high-profile family could attract undue media attention and disrupt the school environment for other students.
The implications of this rejection extend beyond educational challenges as the reported rejection could even influence Ronaldo's long-term plans in Portugal.
Currently playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo's contract runs through summer 2025, and he is expected to return back home to enjoy his retirement after his stint in the Middle East.
While Ronaldo maintains several properties in Portugal, including villas in Lisbon and his hometown of Funchal, this enrollment setback could affect his family's reintegration into his Portuguese roots.