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World of football comes together to offer condolences to Cristiano Ronaldo after death of son
Ronaldo has described the death of his son as ‘the greatest pain any parent can feel’
The football community has rallied behind Cristiano Ronaldo following the death of his newborn son.
The Manchester United footballer took to social media last night to announce that tragic news that he and his girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez had lost one of their newborn twins.
In a statement, Ronaldo explained that their baby boy sadly passed away in what he described as the ‘greatest pain that any parent can feel’.
The statement reads: “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away.
“It is the greatest paint that any parent can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”
Ronaldo went on to thank the doctors and nurses for ‘all their expert care and support’, before asking for privacy during this ‘very difficult time’.
The statement concluded: “Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”
Manchester United posted a short statement on Twitter following the announcement, writing: “Your pain is our pain, Cristiano.”
His teammates Marcus Rashford and David de Gea also posted their own tributes, with Rashford writing: “Thoughts are with you and Georgina brother. I’m so sorry.”
Rivals Manchester City also sent their well wishes, writing on Twitter: “Everyone at Manchester City sends their deepest condolences to you and Georgina.”
Similarly, Liverpool FC posted: “All of us here at Liverpool FC send our deepest condolences to you, Georgina and the family.”
Ronaldo’s former side Real Madrid issued a statement on their website, which read: “Real Madrid, its president and board of directors are deeply saddened by the passing of one of the children that our dear Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodríguez, were expecting.
“Real Madrid shares in the family’s pain and wishes to send them all of our warmth.”