On Monday, Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez revealed on social media that they had tragically lost their baby son, a twin to a girl.
KAMPALA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Cristiano Ronaldo, a star player for Manchester United, and his partner Georgina Rodriguez jointly announced on social media that they had lost their baby son, who had been a twin to a girl.
- He announced last October that he and his wife were expecting twins.
- Leeds United, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, among others, sent condolences in response to the announcement.
- During United’s 3-2 win over Norwich over the weekend, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick.
- He was preparing to play Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield on Tuesday night when this tragic news broke.
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Last October, the 37-year-old Manchester United forward revealed on social media that he and his wife are expecting twins.
In a tweet shared with the world, Ronaldo and Rodriguez signed a joint statement.
While Ronaldo has three children, the couple met during Ronaldo’s time at Real Madrid. They have a four-year-old daughter together.
Leeds United, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur were among the clubs to send condolences following the announcement. You can see more condolences and tributes below.
Your pain is our pain, @Cristiano 💔
Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time. https://t.co/24oyEV8CQi
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 18, 2022
“All of us here at Liverpool FC send our deepest condolences to you, Georgina and the family,” said Liverpool in a tweet.
All of us here at Liverpool FC send our deepest condolences to you, Georgina and the family ❤️
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 18, 2022
Everyone at Manchester City sends our deepest condolences to you and Georgina. 💙
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 18, 2022
The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the Premier League are with you and your family, Cristiano.
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 18, 2022
The thoughts of everyone at Norwich City are with you and your family, Cristiano.
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) April 18, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Georgina and the whole family during this time ❤️
— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) April 19, 2022
“Thoughts are with you and Georgina, brother I’m so sorry,” wrote Marcus Rashford on Twitter.
Thoughts are with you and Georgina brother ♥️ I’m so sorry
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) April 18, 2022
The condolences to you and your family, @Cristiano. Our thoughts are with you. Stay strong. ❤️
— FC Lokomotiv Moscow (@fclokomotiv_eng) April 18, 2022
Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur sends our thoughts and condolences to you and your family 💙
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 18, 2022
Everyone at Newcastle United sends our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you, Georgina and your family. ❤️
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 18, 2022
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you and your family for your unimaginable loss.
— Sir Kenny Dalglish (@kennethdalglish) April 18, 2022
Our sincerest condolences ❤️
— FC Spartak Moscow (@fcsm_eng) April 18, 2022
🤍 Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with you and your family
— Leeds United (@LUFC) April 18, 2022
Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in United’s 3-2 win over Norwich over the weekend, and at the time of this tragic news, the striker was preparing to play Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield on Tuesday night.
