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'Baby boy, you are our angel': Cristiano Ronaldo reveals one of his newborn twins died during birth leaving him and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez with 'the greatest pain that any parents can feel'

Cristiano Ronaldo's newborn son has died, according to an announcement posted on the footballer's Instagram account today.

The Manchester United star, 37, announced in October 2021 that he was expecting twins with his partner Georgina Rodriguez, 28.

A statement from the couple confirmed the death of their baby boy as 'the greatest pain', but said their baby girl survived.

'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,' the announcement read.

'Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.