Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked supporters as his family reunites following their heart breaking loss.
The Manchester United player and his Spanish partner Georgina Rodriguez were expecting twins when an earlier statement from the couple confirmed the death of their baby boy but said their baby girl survived.
The heart-breaking statement said: "It is with our deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our baby boy. It's the greatest pain any parent 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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"We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support. We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you. Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez."
But the family has since confirmed they have been reunited following the painful bereavement. In his latest Instagram post to his 431million followers, Cristiano Ronaldo shared a loving picture of himself and his family.
His caption read: "Home sweet home. Gio and our baby girl are finally together with us. We want to thank everyone for all the kind words and gestures. Your support is very important and we all felt the love and respect that you have for our family. Now it’s time to be grateful for the life that we’ve just welcomed into this world."
Hundreds of fans were quick to comment a sea of red love hearts and messages of support to the family. One user said: "Loving family." Another added: "God bless you and your beautiful family."
Rodriguez first met Ronaldo while working as a shop assistant for Gucci while the forward was playing for Real Madrid. She has formed a close bond with Ronaldo's other children in Cristiano Jr, 11, twins Mateo and Eva and the couple have a daughter, Alana, together.
Ronaldo previously used his social media platform to thank football fans after crowds erupted in applause during the seventh minute of the Liverpool match against United this week. He wrote: "One world… One sport… One global family… Thanks, Anfield. Me and my family will never forget this moment of respect and compassion."
