Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has sent his condolences to Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo following the tragic death of his son shortly after childbirth.
The United forward missed the Premier League encounter between the two sides on Tuesday night after being granted compassionate leave by his club following the news about his son, which was confirmed on Monday. Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez had been expecting twins but sadly only their daughter arrived safely.
Despite Ronaldo not playing as Liverpool hosted Manchester United on Tuesday, Reds fans took part in an organised applause during the seventh minute to honour his son and broke out into a spontaneous chorus of 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. Ronaldo's family have now responded to the touching gesture and thanked fans for their support.
It comes as Rio Ferdinand has been left embarrassed as his pre-season prediction about Liverpool has been blown apart by Jurgen Klopp's side.
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Ferdinand's Liverpool prediction
Rio Ferdinand's pre-season Liverpool prediction has come back to haunt him after Jurgen Klopp's side proved just how wrong he was.
Hopes had been high at Old Trafford following the summer arrivals of Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane but United's season has not quite turned out as their supporters hoped. United currently sit sixth in the Premier League table and look set to miss out on Champions League qualification while the Reds are vying for the title.
But before a ball had been kicked last summer, Ferdinand predicted United would be stronger than Jurgen Klopp's side this season.
Alisson sends Ronaldo message
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has said he "deeply regrets what happened to Cristiano Ronaldo's family" following the tragic death of his son shortly after childbirth.
In a message of condolences to the United forward, the Brazilian said the pain Ronaldo and his partner Georgia Rodriguez are feeling "is very great' and added it was only right to put rivalry aside to pay respects to the couple's son at Anfield on Tuesday night. Ronaldo sat out the fixture but that didn't stop Liverpool fans paying their respects with a touching rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' for the United star.
And Alisson has sent Ronaldo and his family a message following their tragic news.
Reds fans thanked for classy gesture
Liverpool fans have been thanked by Cristiano Ronaldo's family following the minute's applause in honour of the Manchester United footballer's son.
Following the touching tribute at Anfield on Tuesday night, Ronaldo's sisters Elma and Katia as well as mum Dolores have shared messages thanking them for their thoughts during a difficult time. Cristiano’s Madeira-based sister Elma wrote on social media: "Thank you for this Liverpool. We will never forget what you did today."
Katia wrote: "Way beyond football." While Dolores quoted a well-known verse from the Bible in response to the tragedy.
