Cristiano Ronaldo's family send thank you to Liverpool fans for support after baby dies

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s family have thanked Liverpool fans for their show of support towards the Manchester United striker and his partner following the tragic death of their baby son.The Anfield supporters sang ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone' in the seventh minute of Tuesday night’s league clash between the two teams and joined fans of their fierce rivals in an impeccably-respected minute’s applause.Cristiano’s Madeira-based sister Elma showed her emotion overnight by publishing footage of the gesture on her social media and writing: “Thank you for this Liverpool.

We will never forget what you did today.”Sibling Katia, posting from her home in Brazil, wrote: "Way beyond football" in her own video set against the chorus of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone'.The sisters and their mum Dolores Aveiro also demonstrated they are placing their faith in God to help them overcome the tragic loss that has afflicted the family.Dolores, quoting a well-known verse from the Bible which has helped many people through difficult times, wrote on her Instagram in Portuguese: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

In all your way acknowledge Him And he shall direct your Paths.”The Portugal international and his 28-year-old partner announced on Monday night one of their twins had died.They said in a heart-wrenching statement: “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.