Cristiano Ronaldo announced the death of his newborn son in a heartfelt post published Monday.
In a post signed by Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, the Manchester United star shared the news via his social channels. In the statement, the couple said that the birth of a twin girl has helped the couple to deal with the tragedy.
“It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” the post said. “It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.