Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez have announced the tragic death of their newborn baby boy. The couple shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on Instagram, expressing their deep sorrow and asking for privacy during this difficult time.
In the statement, the Manchester United star and Georgina wrote: '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.' They thanked the doctors and nurses for their care and support.
The couple had been expecting twins, and the baby girl was born safely. Georgina had earlier posted a touching tribute to Ronaldo as they eagerly awaited the arrival of their new children. The family also includes Ronaldo's other children: Cristiano Jr, twins Mateo and Eva, and Alana Martin, the couple's first child together.
Condolences poured in from teammates and rivals, including Manchester United's Marcus Rashford and David de Gea. The club's official Twitter account wrote: 'Your pain is our pain, Cristiano. Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time.' Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro penned an open letter, referring to the couple's 'little angel' being with their late father.
The couple had announced they were expecting twins in October 2021 with a relaxed photo of the scan, and shared a gender reveal video at Christmas showing their four older children popping balloons filled with blue and pink confetti.
