Liverpool, Manchester United Fans Give Tribute To Cristiano Ronaldo Following Death Of Newborn Son

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed some heartbreaking news on Monday.

After him and his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez, had a set of twins, the couple announced over social media that their newborn son had tragically passed away.

“It is with our deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our baby boy. It’s the greatest pain any 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,” they said in a statement.

Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals That His Baby Boy Has Tragically Passed Awayhttps://t.co/WlFMVnd3Qn

— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) April 18, 2022

When Cristiano Ronaldo’s team, Manchester United, traveled to Liverpool for a match on Tuesday, both teams’ fans joined together for a nice tribute in the seventh minute of the game.

Check it out:

You'll never walk alone @Cristiano 👣❤️. Amazing tribute to Ronaldo in the 7th-minute in tonight's game 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/czjAGpOfIw

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) April 19, 2022

While Cristiano Ronaldo has been away from Manchester United during this difficult time, he has received an outpouring of support.

It’s safe to say that Premier League fans everywhere are sending thoughts and prayers to Cristiano and Georgina during this unthinkable time.

On the pitch, players from both Liverpool and Manchester United wore black arm bands to stand in support of Cristiano Ronaldo and his family.

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