Cristiano Just Dedicated His 100th Goal to His Newborn Son Who Died in Childbirth—See His Touching Tribute
stylecaster.comTruly moving. Cristiano Ronaldo’s baby had a touching tribute at the Manchester United game on April 23, 2022. The soccer star’s son—whom he shares with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez—died in childbirth on April 18, 2022.
Three days after their son’s death, Ronaldo and Rodriguez brought home his twin sister, who was born alive and healthy. After he scored his 100th goal in the Premier League—the league Ronaldo’s team Manchester United is a part of—the soccer player pointed to the sky in honor of his late son while tears streamed down his face.
While opposing team Arsenal won, fans were supportive of Ronaldo’s tribute with signs showing “Sorry for your loss Ronaldo.” Prior to Friday’s game, Ronaldo took a leave of absence from the team in order to grieve with his family for their loss.
Ronaldo and Rodriguez released a joint statement on April 18 about the death of their son. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” their statement read. “It is the greatest pain that any parent can feel.
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