Cristiano Ronaldo announces tragic death of his newborn son

Manchester United star, Cristiano Ronaldo has announced the sad passing of one of his newborn twins.

Ronaldo, who was expecting twins with girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, revealed in a tweet on Monday, April 18 that they welcomed a girl, while their son died.

The Portuguese star has also asked that his family’s privacy be respected during the “difficult” period.

“It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. 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,” he said in his statement.

Recall, In October 2021, Ronaldo had disclosed that he and Georgina were expecting twins.