Cristiano Ronaldo, the football icon of Al-Nassr, has revamped his security measures in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, due to alarming social media threats against his family.
On April 9, 2025, reports from Malaysia’s NST indicated that Ronaldo had dismissed his previous team and appointed a new crew led by security expert Claudio Miguel Vaz to protect his partner Georgina Rodriguez and their children.
Since joining Al-Nassr in 2023, Ronaldo’s family has been living a low-key life in the Saudi capital. However, this changed when alarming online messages began to appear, prompting them to take immediate action. As a result, Georgina has reduced her children’s presence on social media, a decision insiders attribute to safety considerations rather than privacy.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'hires new head of security and SACKS old staff' 🚨 pic.twitter.com/FAfgYzM9zz
— Mail Sport (@MailSport) April 8, 2025Vaz brings a tough presence shaped by his experience protecting celebrities in high-risk areas. His style, which has been described as “intimidating and aggressive,” stands in stark contrast to the quieter approach of the previous team. Recently, during a trip to Paris with Georgina, he flashed a light at photographers, leading to online criticism. Despite this, Ronaldo supports Vaz, appreciating his expertise in light of the increased risks they face.
The threats highlight the costs of fame, even in a new home like Riyadh. With Vaz in charge, Ronaldo prioritized family safety over public perception, skillfully managing the challenging balance of being in the spotlight.
