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.
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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 MBE (@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.
