Unfortunately you are right.The general public doesn't care about legal matters and the media only cares about ratings.So if it is trending to shit on Ronaldo they are going to do just that.
I know, but the question itself is wrong. He'd pay, because any lawsuit is a risk. Especially if you're a foreign national and especially if it involves an alleged crime such as rape.
IMO If she is a victim of rape she should want him behind bars though. Not only out of hatred but also to protect other women. I really don't see how money will fix her mental damages.