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Cristiano Ronaldo pays moving tribute to 'irreplaceable' Queen Elizabeth II following her death and says he has felt the UK's 'everlasting love' for the monarch throughout his time in the Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined figures across the world in paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Portuguese legend took to Instagram to offer an emotional message, after the news of her tragic passing was announced prior to Manchester United's Europa League clash with Real Sociedad.

Ronaldo wrote: 'Seven years of my career were played in the Premier League, making this my 8th season living in England.

'Throughout these years, I’ve felt the everlasting love of the UK for it’s Queen, and how important Her Majesty was and will forever be to the British people.