Liverpool and Manchester United fans came together in the seventh minute of the meeting between the clubs at Anfield tonight to show their respect to Cristiano Ronaldo after he announced the death of his baby boy.
Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez shared the tragic news on Monday night, and it was confirmed on Tuesday morning that the Manchester United striker would play no part in the Premier League clash with Liverpool.
In a later statement, United also confirmed there would be a minute’s applause in the seventh minute of the contest at Anfield as a mark of respect to Ronaldo and his family. Both sets of players are also wearing black armbands.
