Cristiano Ronaldo's baby son dies
He's released a statement on Instagram
Last updated 18th Apr 2022
The baby son of Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has died.
The footballer and partner, Georgina Rodriquez have issued a statement online - saying his death is the "greatest pain that any parents can feel."
The 37-year-old goes onto say its only the birth of his baby daughter "that gives us the strength to live this moment."
He's posted his full statement on his Instagram:
Ronaldo and Rodriguez announced last October that they were expecting twins.
Taking to Instagram last year to the news that Rodriguez was expecting, the Portuguese football star wrote: “Delighted to announce we are expecting twins. Our hearts are full of love - we can’t wait to meet you.”
Ronaldo already has a four-year-old daughter with Ms Rodriguez, and became a father for the first time in 2010 with the birth of Cristiano Jr.
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