Supporters from Liverpool and Manchester United have joined together in a poignant mark of respect for Cristiano Ronaldo after the tragic death of his newborn son. Ronaldo has been granted compassionate leave and the 37-year-old was not available for selection at Anfield.
It came after Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announced their heart-breaking news through Ronaldo's social media channels on Monday evening. United themselves led condolences for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and his family. Marcus Rashford was among the United players to follow suit.
Putting rivalries to one side, Liverpool fans had already confirmed plans to reach out to Ronaldo and his family with a pre-arranged applause set to take place in the seventh minute. Emotional scenes were carried out by match-goers once the Premier League showdown got underway.
