Red Devils footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez have declared the demise of their baby boy, saying it is the “greatest pain that any parents can feel.”
The Portugal international, and Rodriguez, were anticipating twins.
Their baby girl survived, and they stated her birth “gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”
“Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you,” they cited.
In a statement on social media, they stated, “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away.”
“We are all devastated at this loss and and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time.”
The pair had declared the pregnancy in October.
Manchester United tweeted, “Your pain is our pain. Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time.”
Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford tweeted, “Thoughts are with you and Georgina brother I’m so sorry.”
Ronaldo’s former side Real Madrid stated the club, its president and board of directors ‘are deeply saddened’ appending, “Real shares in the family’s pain and wishes to send them all of our warmth.”
Manchester City, Leeds United and the Premier League have also tweeted words of sympathy.
Ronaldo has a son Cristiano Jr, who was born in 2010 and twins Eva and Mateo who entered into the world in 2017. He also has a daughter with Rodriguez – Alana Martina, who was born in 2017.
