Manchester United Send Heartfelt Message to Cristiano Ronaldo After Tragic Death of Baby Boy

• Cristiano Ronaldo has been left devastated following the tragic passing of one of his twins who died at childbirth
• The Portuguese striker, alongside partner Georgina Rodriguez, released a joint statement on Monday night over the passing
• English Premier League giants Manchester United have sent their heartfelt message to their beloved striker over the incident

English Premier League club Manchester United have reacted to the tragic passing of Cristiano Ronaldo’s baby boy and shared their condolences.

CR7 and partner Georgina Rodriguez announced a joint statement on social media that they lost one of their twin babies during childbirth.

It was a moment of grief for the striker who stated that the birth of their baby girl is what gives them strength.

The joint statement by Ronaldo and Georgina reads:

"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."

And Premier League club Manchester United have responded to the statement by the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, saying:

"Your pain is our pain, @Cristiano. Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time."

Strike partner Marcus Rashford also led the response from his Man Utd team-mates in sending messages of support.

Mirror reports that CR7’s sister Katia Aveiro also took time to address the situation:

"I love you and my heart is with you over there. May God take care of you and strengthen your path more and more.”

Football world reacts

Sports Brief earlier reported that the footballing landscape has been left devastated following the passing away of one of Cristiano Ronaldo's newborn twins on April 18.

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The Manchester United superstar and his partner Georgina took to social media to announce the unfortunate news.

The news, which was made public by Ronaldo and his partner in a statement, has since gone viral and ravaged Ronaldo's huge fan base and the entire football world.