Professional footballer with a legendary reputation Christiano Ronaldo announced the tragic death of his newborn son in a heartbreaking note that he shared on his social media. The Manchester United striker took to social media and announced him and his partner Georgina Rodriguez are mourning the loss of their baby boy.
The couple also stated that it’s their daughter, and the deceased infant’s twin sister, who’s giving the strength during the difficult time. The couple’s joint statement on social media also had them thanking the doctors and the medical staff who gave them expert care.
Ronaldo and his wife jointly asked for privacy at the difficult time and concluded the statement with, “Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”
Tributes and condolences started pouring in following the devastating news. Manchester United retweeted Ronaldo’s announcement tweet and responded with, “Your pain is our pain, @Cristiano,, Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time.”
Rival club Liverpool FC also condoled the death and tweeted, “All of us here at Liverpool FC send our deepest condolences to you, Georgina and the family.”
The Facts of the Matter
A tragic news shook the football player-fan community earlier on Monday after Christiano Ronaldo and longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez announced their baby boy devastatingly passed away. The couple had been expecting twins and only Christiano and Georgina’s twin baby girl lives on. The details surrounding the devastating demise of the newborn are still not reported. It’s also not confirmed whether the couple’s twin daughter is out of any foreseeable danger or not.
“Greatest Pain Parents Can Feel”: Ronaldo’s Heartbreaking Statement
On Monday evening, Christiano and Georgina both took to their social media and shared a joint statement regarding the untimely demise of their baby boy, a twin. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel,” the couple’s heartbreaking statement read.
“Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness,” the statement further read. Christiano and longtime girlfriend Georgina had announced that they were expecting twins back in October.
“Our Baby Boy, You Are Our Angel”
The Man United striker and his 28-year-old girlfriend also thanked doctors and medical staff that extended their support and gave them the “expert care” they needed. “We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you,” the couple’s statement concluded.
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Christiano & Georgina Announced Twins Pregnancy in October
Back in October 28, Christiano had taken to Instagram and had announced he and Georgina were expecting twins. The Man United striker shared a photo of him and his girlfriend smiling with a sonogram picture. He also shared a picture of him and his four children in a hot tub.
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The Intimate Gender Reveal in December
In December, Ronaldo had announced Georgina to be pregnant with fraternal twins on Instagram. The football star had shared a video of the couple’s gender reveal which Ronaldo’s four children pop black balloons, revealing pink and blue coloured confetti.
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