CR7's partner Georgina dons abaya for unveiling; pics go viral

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo received a hero's welcome from fans of his new club Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo and his family were greeted with fireworks and deafening roars at Al Nassr's Mrsool Park stadium in Riyadh. While Portuguese forward understandably made the headline, CR7's partner and Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez's decision to wear a traditional black Saudi Arabian abaya took the internet by storm.

Cristiano Ronaldo's partner and Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez was seen wearing the traditional black abaya for the Portuguese forward's Al Nassr unveiling in Riyadh. Credit: AFP Photo

The all-covering robe worn by Georgina made waves online and flooded social media. Credit: Reuters Photo

The elegant abaya worn by model Georgina Rodriguez was paired with a black high-necked top and blue denims. Credit: Reuters Photo

Rodriguez, is who known for sporting risque dresses and a bold fashion sense, opted for the outfit out of respect for the Islamic faith. Credit: Reuters Photo

Ronaldo speaks as his partner Georgina Rodriguez looks on at the Mrsool Park Stadium in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Credit: AFP Photo

Georgina Rodriguez greets the crowd during Ronaldo's Al Nassr unveiling ceremony. Credit: AFP Photo