Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, made a sad announcement on social media on Monday, April 18, revealing on Instagram and Twitter that their newborn son had died.
The couple said that it is with their deepest sadness they have to announce that their baby boy has passed away, and it is the greatest pain that any parent can feel. The Portugal and Manchester United star had announced that he and Rodriguez were expecting twins back in October. Ronaldo and Rodriguez then announced back in December that they were expecting a boy and a girl.
Tragedy struck the couple, though, as their beloved son passed away. According to a report by CNN, they wrote on social media that only the birth of their baby girl gives them the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.
Ronaldo and Rodriguez devastated by the death of baby boy
Ronaldo and Rodriguez added that they would like to thank the doctors and nurses for their expert care and support. The couple said they were devastated by the loss and kindly asked for privacy for this very difficult time. They concluded their statement by saying that their baby boy was their angel and that they would always love him.
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) April 18, 2022
The Daily Mail reported that tributes came pouring in for Ronaldo and Rodriguez after news broke of their son's death. Manchester United led the tributes, saying on Twitter that Ronaldo's pain was their pain. The English Premier League also tweeted their support for the grieving soccer star, writing that the thoughts and condolences of everyone at the Premier League were with Ronaldo and his family.
Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, also offered her condolences on Instagram, writing that she loves her brother with all her heart. Aveiro added that their little angel is already in their father's lap, and their little girl, who is here firm and strong and full of health, will teach them more and more that only love matters.
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Manchester United teammates and fans give their support
Manchester United teammate and England international Marcus Rashford also tweeted his support to the couple, saying, "Thoughts are with you and Georgina brother. I'm so sorry."
Jamaican star sprinter Usain Bolt, a Manchester United fan, replied to Ronaldo's post on Instagram with three praying emojis, while TV personality Piers Morgan wrote that it was a heartbreaking news.
Ronaldo's other Manchester United teammates - David de Gea, Alex Telles, and Diogo Dalot, also replied with love-heart emojis as the dressing room sent their support to their star forward. BBC reported that Gary Lineker also tweeted his support, with the English legend writing that it was a terribly sad news.
Ronaldo has a son Cristiano Jr, born in 2010, and twins Mateo and Eva, born back in 2017. He also shares a daughter with Rodriguez, Alana Martina, also born in 2017.
