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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jamie Jackson

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez announce death of baby son

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez thanked ‘the doctors and nurses for their expert care and support’
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez thanked ‘the doctors and nurses for their expert care and support’ Photograph: Luca Bruno/AP

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that his son has died during childbirth, with the Manchester United forward stating that only the birth of the child’s twin sister is providing him and his partner Georgina Rodríguez with the strength “to live this moment”.

The 37-year-old posted the news on Instagram on Monday evening. “It is with our deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” the statement 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.

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