Cristiano Ronaldo, who was expecting twins with his partner, posted a message on Monday April 18 on Twitter to announce the death of one of the two newborns. “It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away.”, said the Portuguese Manchester United striker in a message co-signed with his partner, the Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez. “Only the birth of our little girl gives us the strength to live this moment with a little hope and happiness.“, then added the couple, who had announced at the end of last year that they were expecting twins.
The five-time Ballon d’Or, 37, can indeed count on his wonder to put a little balm in his heart. On Instagram, he unveiled this Saturday, April 30, a first photo with his little girl. On the black and white photo, we discover the shirtless footballer on a sofa, with his daughter in his arms. Moved, he looks at her with a lot of love. An image that warms the heart when you know how much Ronaldo’s family is marked by the loss of the other child.