Real Madrid Send Emotional Message to Cristiano Ronaldo After Tragic Death of Baby Boy

Real Madrid Send Emotional Message to Cristiano Ronaldo After Tragic Death of Baby Boy

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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  • Spanish giants, Real Madrid have sent a message of support to Cristiano Ronaldo following the sad passing of his new-born son
  • The Manchester United attacker had been expecting a set of twins with his partner Georgina Rodriguez but confirmed via his Instagram handle the sad incident
  • Ronaldo is considered an icon at Real Madrid having won the UEFA Champions League on four occasions with the Galacticos

Real Madrid has joined the rest of the football world to send their condolences to Cristiano Ronaldo following the sad loss of his newborn son.

The Manchester United forward disclosed via social media the passing of one of the twin babies he was expecting with his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend, Georgina announced the passing of their newborn son. Photo by Oscar Del Pozo
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According to a report via United In Focus, Real Madrid released a statement via its website to condole with the 37-year-old star.

“Real Madrid CF, its President, and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of one of the children that our beloved Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodríguez, were expecting.
“Real Madrid joins the pain of the whole family and wants to show them all our love and affection.”

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid for a world-record fee of £80m back in 2009 and spent 9 seasons with the Spanish giants.

The 37-year-old is considered one of the greatest players to have represented the Galacticos after emerging as the Club’s highest-ever goal-scorer and also winning four UEFA Champions League titles.

Football world sends condolences to Cristiano Ronaldo

Meanwhile, the rest of the football world is still reacting to the tragic news of the death of Cristiano Ronaldo’s newborn son.

According to CNN, footballers from around the globe including Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford, and Brazilian female striker Martha have all sent messages of support to the Portugal captain.

Football clubs were also not left out as Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Sporting Lisbon all sent condolence messages to the forward and his girlfriend, Georgina.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announce death of their son

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have announced the death of one of their newborn twins, as the male child passed away at childbirth.

In a devastating statement on social media on Monday evening, the couple stated that the survival of the baby girl is what gives them strength at the moment.

The couple also took time to appreciate the doctors and nurses who gave them all the support during the entire process.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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