According to local reports, Cristiano Ronaldo’s two bodyguards in Portugal are under investigation for working illegally for him.
Brothers Sergio and Jorge Ramalheiro, who previously served in an elite special forces unit in Afghanistan, are on unpaid leave from the Portuguese police while they carry out private security for the Manchester United striker.
According to Observador, it’s illegal to work in Portugal while they are on leave.
According to reports, the couple could be charged with providing unauthorised close security protection. If they are found guilty of this offense they will face disciplinary action.
After being seen working in Lisbon for Ronaldo on two separate occasions, they were taken into police custody.
Security: Cristiano Ronaldo and his family are being protected by twin brothers Sergio and Jorge Ramalheiro who served in an elite special forces unit in Afghanistan (pictured together in Hale, Greater Manchester)
An insider told The Mirror that carrying out private security without a police licence can result in a jail term of up to five years.
Portugal could also prosecute those who hire bodyguards not licensed.
One spokesperson said, “We don’t comment on investigations.”
Ronaldo has not been accused of wrongdoing.
The footballer, 36, who returned to United in August, was seen guarded by the brothers in September shortly after they were hired as he prepared to jet to Switzerland with the squad for a Champions League tie.
One of the twins was also spotted last month at a birthday party organised by Ronaldo’s pregnant girlfriend Georgia Rodriguez for their daughter Alana Martina, four, in Madrid.
They are currently on leave unpaid from the Portuguese Police. The brother who served as an elite unit of special forces in Afghanistan is pictured here driving Ronaldo following United’s loss against Watford during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s last game.
Family: One of the twins (pictured right) was also spotted last month at the birthday party organised by his pregnant girlfriend Georgia Rodriguez for their daughter Alana Martina, four, in Madrid
The Ramalheiro Brothers worked in Portugal for years as a close protection officer protecting politicians and judges.
Flash, the Portuguese celeb magazine Flash reported that Cristiano had hired the twins as part of a trio of triplets after the pair requested leave to pursue other activities.
Alexandre is believed to still be working as police officer.
Local media were told by an insider that Jorge and Sergio dress very elegantly, and appear normal.
They are able to mix with people, but are quick to act and think at the right time.
Cristiano was met by the security personnel at Manchester Airport. They accompanied him for his Champions League match against Young Boys from Switzerland.
Sergio Ramalheiro and Jorge Ramalheiro were both soldiers in Afghanistan. They then joined a Portuguese close protection unit that protects judges and politicians.
After dropping the passenger off at his destination, the stylish couple, whose identities were not made public, assisted the forward with his baggage.
According to reports, the Portuguese-born international would return home from Old Trafford with his family receiving round-the-clock protection.
According to reports, the star, who just announced that Georgina was pregnant by twins with him, took steps to increase his security following being warned that he would be a magnet for criminal gangs.
Cristiano’s protection was provided by an ex-elite paratrooper, a former MMA fighter, and a retired elite paratrooper.
Nuno Marecos was a paratrooper who helped protect the footballer when he was playing in Real Madrid, Spain.
His identity was made public by Nuno in June 2018. He was the leader of a bullfighter group based near Lisbon.
Protection: Cristiano’s security team caught the eye when the twins accompanied him to Manchester Airport for the start of his team’s Champions League campaign against Swiss team Young Boys
Nuno was given the task of coaxing and encouraging the bull to charge. He then grabbed its head and held it in his arms while his team joined him.
Goncalo Salado (a former MMA fighter) was also pictured watching over Cristiano at Kiev’s 2018 Champions League final.
This 6ft2ins fighter has fought for star surfers such as Kelly Slater or Gabriel Medina. He has a MMA record that includes seven fights and five KOs between 2006-2011.
Cristiano and his family are now being watched over by the twins from Ansiao in Pombal. This is approximately two hours north of Lisbon.
Keeping him safe: Reports at the time said the Portuguese international and his family would receive round-the-clock protection following his return to Old Trafford
After leaving school, their siblings joined the army and became members of the Commandos Special Forces Unit.
It comes after Cristiano and girlfriend Georgina announced on Instagram last month that they were expecting twins and gushed their ‘hearts are full of love.’
Cristiano wrote that he will be welcoming his third and fourth child together with Georgina at the age of 27: “Delighted to announce our twins.” Our hearts are filled with love and we cannot wait to see you.
Post by the sportsman showed Georgina and Georgina showing ultrasounds of their twins. It also included an image of him swimming with his children.
The Argentinian beauty also shared images and captions on her grid.
Georgina has a daughter, Alana, who is also with Cristiano. The Manchester United player also has Cristiano Jr, 11 years old, and twins Eva, 4 and Mateo.
Congratulations! This is the result of Cristiano’s girlfriend Georgina’s announcement on Instagram last month about their twin pregnancy. They gushed that their hearts are filled with love and they’re excited for them to have two.
Announcement: Cristiano, who will welcome his second and third child with Georgina, 27, wrote: ‘Delighted to announce we are expecting twins. We are so happy for you and can’t wait until we meet you.