Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, who were expecting twins, announced the death of one of their newborn children.“It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” the 36-year-old athlete wrote via Instagram on Monday, April 18, in a statement signed by both him and the 27-year-old model. “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.”The message continued: “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.”The pair did not reveal their daughter’s name or birthdate.Ronaldo announced in October 2021 that Rodriguez was pregnant. “Delighted to announce we are expecting twins,” the professional soccer player wrote via Instagram at the time. “Our hearts are full of love — we can’t wait to meet you. #blessed.”Two months later, the couple used pink and blue confetti-filled balloons to reveal the sexes of their upcoming arrivals. “Where life begins and love never ends. #blessed,” the then-pregnant star captioned a December 2021 Instagram video.The pair’s daughter Alana, 4, appeared in the footage, as well as Ronaldo’s three other children — son Cristiano Jr., 11, and twins Mateo and Eva, 4.The Portugal native welcomed Mateo and Eva via surrogate and has not shared the maternity of Cristiano Jr., previously telling Jonathan Ross that he “never” will.“People speculate I was with this girl or another, or there was a surrogate mother,” the Manchester United player explained in November
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