Cristiano Ronaldo has shared heartbreaking details about the death of his newborn son Angel in an interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan. The Manchester United star described the loss as 'probably the worst moment I passed through in my life since my father died'.
The father-of-five and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announced in April that their son had tragically died during birth. Angel is survived by his twin sister Bella Esmerelda. Ronaldo revealed the painful conversations he had with his other children after the tragedy.
'The kids started to say, "Where's the other baby? Where's the other baby?"' Ronaldo told Morgan. He explained that he had a conversation with his eldest son, Cristiano Jr., aged 12, who 'understands everything'. Ronaldo admitted he cried alongside his son, who was 'a little bit confused'.
The couple decided to tell their children that Angel had 'gone to Heaven'. 'It's better to say in that way,' Ronaldo said. 'The kids always understand. At the table they say: "Daddy I did this for Angel" and they point out for the sky.'
In a joint statement at the time of the death, Ronaldo and Rodriguez said: 'It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our baby boy. It's the worst 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.'
