Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Manchester United's game with Liverpool tonight after the death of one of his newborn twins
Cristiano Ronaldo has paid an emotional tribute to his baby boy, who died shortly after the birth of his model girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez.
On Monday, the footballer shared his and wife's tribute to his 'angel' on Instagram, saying: "Our children, you are our angel. We will always love you."
The 37-year-old football legend told the world about his and Georgina Rodriguez's heartbreak after the tragic death of one of his twins. He added that his newborn daughter is "giving us the strength to live."
The footballer and his model partner revealed their tragic loss on social media on Monday night, saying: "It is with our deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. Our newborn daughter makes us live. giving strength."
"We are all devastated by this loss and we kindly ask for privacy during this difficult time. Our children, you are our angel. We will love you forever."
Thousands commented on Ronaldo's heart-wrenching Instagram post with messages of support, while others tweeted their tributes, including celebrities and football players.
Ronaldo will miss Manchester United's game with Liverpool tonight after the death of one of his newborn twins
"Family is more important than everything else and Ronaldo is supporting his loved ones at this very difficult time," Manchester United said in a statement on the club's website. It added: "Cristiano, we are all thinking of you and giving strength to the family."