Ronaldo and Rodriguez said: “It is with the deepest sadness that we must announce that our boy has died. This is the greatest pain any parent can experience.
The Manchester United and Portugal star announced in October that he and Rodriguez are expecting twins. In December, they announced they were expecting a boy and a girl.
Ronaldo and Rodriguez wrote on social media on Monday: “Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with a little hope and happiness. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support. We are all devastated by this loss and kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time.
“Our boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”
Manchester United tweeted their support for the grieving footballer: “Your pain is our pain, @Cristiano, sending love and strength to you and your family at this time.” A tweet from the English Premier League reads: you and your family, Cristiano. “
Ronaldo’s first child with Rodriguez, Alana Martina, was born in November 2017. He is also the father of twins Eva and Mateo, whom he met through a surrogate in June 2017. The loving father also shares his son Cristiano Jr., 11, with his ex. a partner who has never been named publicly.
CNN’s Steve Almasi contributed to this report.
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