Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, have announced the passing of their newborn son on social media.
The couple announced in October last year that they were expecting twins and in December they revealed they were having a boy and a girl.
“It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” the couple said in a joint statement.
“It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”
They went on to thank the doctors and nurses for their “expert care and support”.
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) April 18, 2022
“We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time.”
Ronaldo shares another daughter, Alana, with Rodriguez and he also has three other children – Cristiano Jr and twins Mateo and Eva.
Messages of support and condolences were posted on their social media shortly after the announcement.
Liverpool Football Club tweeted: “All of us here at Liverpool FC send our deepest condolences to you, Georgina and the family.”
Manchester City wrote: “Everyone at Manchester City sends our deepest condolences to you and Georgina.”
