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Liverpool, Manchester United fans honour Cristiano Ronaldo after newborn son's death

Fans at Tuesday's Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United honoured Cristiano Ronaldo following the death of the player's newborn son.

Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, announced on social media on Monday that one of their newborn twins had died. Manchester United confirmed that Ronaldo would not travel to face Liverpool on Tuesday evening. A statement read: "Family is more important than everything and Ronaldo is supporting his loved ones at this immensely difficult time."

At the match at Anfield, fans applauded in the seventh minute of the game, coinciding with Ronaldo's No.