“It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel,” stated a message from the couple posted to Ronaldo’s Twitter account. “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.”
The couple requested for privateness and added, “Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”
Ronaldo is not going to play in Manchester United’s Premier League sport Tuesday, the workforce introduced. “Family is more important than everything and Ronaldo is supporting his loved ones at this immensely difficult time,” United stated in a press release. “As such, we can confirm that he will not feature in the match against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday evening and we underline the family’s request for privacy.”
In a tweet, Manchester United added, “Your pain is our pain, @Cristiano Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time.” The Premier League tweeted: “The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the Premier League are with you and your family, Cristiano.” Liverpool tweeted: “All of us here at Liverpool FC send our deepest condolences to you, Georgina and the family.”
Ronaldo and Rodriguez have a daughter who was born in November 2017, and he’s the daddy of fraternal twins born through surrogacy in June 2017. He additionally has an 11-year-old son with a former partner whom he has not publicly recognized.