Manchester United and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez have announced the passing of their baby son.
Ronaldo and Rodriguez announced on Monday that their newborn baby son had died.
Ronaldo took to social media to confirm the death of the newborn after revealing in October that they were expecting twins.
The couple confirmed the birth of a baby girl. And in a statement released on Monday night, the couple said: “It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away.”
“It is the greatest pain that only a parent can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.
“We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support. We are all devastated at this loss, and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are an angel. We will always love you.”
Manchester United tweeted: “Your pain is our pain, Cristiano. Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time.”
Ronaldo’s former club, Real Madrid, also responded to the news.
“Its President and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of one of the children that our beloved Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, were expecting,” said the club.
“Real Madrid joins the grief of the whole family and wants to show them all our love and affection.”
