Ronaldo cuts a casual figure in white shirt and green shorts as he enjoys romantic holiday to Spanish island with model girlfriend Celina Locks

He made a name for himself as one of the world’s most greatest footballers, hailed by fans as ‘the phenomenon’.

And Brazil legend Ronaldo soaked up the sun on a well-earned holiday with his model girlfriend Celina Locks on the Spanish island of Formentera on Monday.

The former footballer, 42, cut a casual figure as he and his other half relaxed by the beach, donning a white shirt with black and green patterned shorts.

Holiday: Brazil legend Ronaldo, 42, soaked up the sun on a well-earned holiday with his girlfriend Celina Locks on the Spanish island of Formentera on Monday

Holiday: Brazil legend Ronaldo, 42, soaked up the sun on a well-earned holiday with his girlfriend Celina Locks on the Spanish island of Formentera on Monday

Also sporting a pair of shades, Ronaldo kicked back and relaxed as the couple enjoyed their time abroad.

Celina, who has affiliations with modeling agencies Ford Models, Women Paris, and Independent Milan, cut a casual figure in a beige over-sized shirt and a pair of striped shorts. 

Styling her blonde locks into an updo, she also wore a pair of shades and completed her look with a handbag and flip flops.  

Celina and Ronaldo are believed to have started dating in early 2015, with the model occasionally sharing snaps of the couple together on her social media.  

Casual: The former footballer cut a casual figure as he and his other half relaxed by the beach, donning a white shirt with black and green patterned shorts

Casual: The former footballer cut a casual figure as he and his other half relaxed by the beach, donning a white shirt with black and green patterned shorts

Style: Celina cut a casual figure in a beige over-sized shirt and a pair of striped shorts

Style: Celina cut a casual figure in a beige over-sized shirt and a pair of striped shorts 

Chill: Also sporting a pair of shades, Ronaldo kicked back and relaxed as the couple enjoyed their time abroad

Chill: Also sporting a pair of shades, Ronaldo kicked back and relaxed as the couple enjoyed their time abroad

Career: Ronaldo made a name for himself as one of the world¿s most greatest footballers, hailed by fans as ¿the phenomenon¿

Career: Ronaldo made a name for himself as one of the world’s most greatest footballers, hailed by fans as ‘the phenomenon’

Widely regarded as one of the most prolific strikers on the planet during his playing career, Brazilian Ronaldo formally retired from professional football in 2011 after an illustrious playing career.   

Ronaldo, who has been been titled with FIFA world player of the year three times, previously about future plans on making a comeback to sport.

He said: 'That is not easy because I love to play, I love soccer, that was all my life my big love. When I retired, I stopped playing because of my body, so much pain and injuries.

'To play a soccer game you have to be in very good shape. I will try for myself, it's another challenge, I am sure it will help the league, help the team.

'I will train a lot, and if the (coach) needs me, maybe.'

Ensemble: Styling her blonde locks into an updo, Celina also wore a pair of shades and completed her look with a handbag

Ensemble: Styling her blonde locks into an updo, Celina also wore a pair of shades and completed her look with a handbag

Ronaldo said: 'I love soccer, that was all my life my big love. When I retired, I stopped playing because of my body, so much pain and injuries'

Ronaldo said: 'I love soccer, that was all my life my big love. When I retired, I stopped playing because of my body, so much pain and injuries'

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Ronaldo enjoys holiday to Spanish island with girlfriend Celina Locks 

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