Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo reveals death of infant son
In a heartbreaking announcement on social media, Cristiano Ronaldo announced his newborn son had passed away.
In the Instagram post, Ronaldo said, “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. … Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”
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Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, had previously announced they were pregnant with both a boy and a girl, People Magazine reported. In an Instagram post announcing the twins, the couple appeared in bed holding sonogram photos.
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Ronaldo and Rodriguez began their relationship in 2016 and already share one child, Alana Martina, together, Fox News reported. Ronaldo also has three children, one from a previous relationship and twins born via surrogate, Fox News reported.
2003: Wayne Rooney of Everton fouls Ronaldo of Manchester United during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on December 26, 2003, in Manchester, England.
2004: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester Utd after the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Manchester United and Charlton Athletic at Old Trafford on April 20, 2004, in Manchester, England.
2005: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his goal for Portugal during the 2006 World Cup, Group 3 qualification match between Portugal and Slovakia at the Estadio da Luz on June 4, 2005, in Lisbon, Portugal.
2006: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United is congratulated by team mates John O’Shea (left), Ji-sung Park and Patrice Evra (right) after scoring his team’s second goal during the Barclays Premiership match between Manchester United and Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford on December 26, 2006, in Manchester, England.
2007: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United celebrates scoring from the penalty spot during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON Quarter Final Replay match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on March 19, 2007, in Manchester, England.
2008: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United bites his winners medal following his team’s victory during the UEFA Champions League Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Luzhniki Stadium on May 21, 2008, in Moscow, Russia.
2009: New Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo is presented to a full house at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on July 6, 2009, in Madrid, Spain.
2010: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his sides opening goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Valencia at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 4, 2010, in Madrid, Spain.
2011: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid attends "Cristiano Ronaldo Al Limite" documentary premiere at Vistalegre stadium on September 7, 2011, in Madrid, Spain.
2012: In this handout image provided by UEFA, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal talks to the media during a UEFA EURO 2012 press conference at the Arena Lviv on June 8, 2012, in Lviv, Ukraine.
2013: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring Real’s second goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Malaga CF at estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 8, 2013, in Madrid, Spain.
2014: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates scoring their fourth goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio da Luz on May 24, 2014, in Lisbon, Portugal.
2015: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Real Madrid receives the 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or award for the player of the year during the FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala 2014 at the Kongresshaus on January 12, 2015, in Zurich, Switzerland.
2016: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal balances the Henri Delaunay trophy on his head to celebrate after his team’s 1-0 win against France in the UEFA EURO 2016 Final match between Portugal and France at Stade de France on July 10, 2016, in Paris, France.
2017: The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award winner Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Real Madrid kisses the trophy during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2016 on January 9, 2017, in Zurich, Switzerland.
2018: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid lifts The UEFA Champions League trophy following his sides victory in during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
2019: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus celebrates scoring his side’s second goal during the International Champions Cup match between Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur at the Singapore National Stadium on July 21, 2019, in Singapore.
2020: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during the international friendly match between Portugal and Spain at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 7, 2020, in Lisbon, Portugal.
2021: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after victory in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group F match between Hungary and Portugal at Puskas Arena on June 15, 2021, in Budapest, Hungary.
2022: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on February 12, 2022, in Manchester, England.
