One of the twins Rodriguez was pregnant with did not survive the birth. In emotional words, the couple shared their pain with the world. “It is with deep sadness that we must announce that our little boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain a parent can feel,” said a joint statement released by Ronaldo on Monday evening.
“Only the birth of our little girl gives us the strength to get through this moment with some hope and happiness,” it said. “We will always love you,” the famous parents wrote in memory of their lost son and asked for privacy. “We are all devastated by this loss and ask that we be left alone at this very difficult time,” the couple said.
Second daughter together
Known as a passionate father, Ronaldo was a father of four even before this twin pregnancy. He has 11-year-old son Cristiano and twins Eva and Mateo (4), who are from surrogate mothers, as well as four-year-old daughter Alana Martina with Rodriguez. The 37-year-old Manchester United striker also thanked the doctors and nurses for their support.
Meanwhile, participation is huge. On Tuesday morning, more than eleven million people reacted to the sad news on Instagram. “Your pain is our pain. We send you love and strength for you and your family at this time,” commented his club Manchester United. Ronaldo’s team-mate Marcus Rashford wrote: “My brother, my thoughts are with you and Georgina. I’m so sorry.”
Footballers expressed sympathy
Many left black, red or broken hearts as a token of their sympathy, such as Ronaldo’s team-mates Diogo Dalot and Alex Telles, as well as Alvaro Morata, James Rodriguez. Hertha’s Kevin-Prince Boateng or athletics legend Usain Bolt also expressed their sympathy. “My friend, I send you my prayers and my feelings at this very difficult time. May God comfort your hearts and enlighten every step of the way,” wrote Brazilian legend Pelé. “A lot of strength for you, your wife and your whole family,” said Brazil soccer star Marta.
Ronaldo announced in October that he would be the father of twins. The Portuguese and Rodriguez met in Madrid in 2016 when “CR7” played for Real. In 2017, Ronaldo said he wanted to have seven children – matching his world-famous shirt number. “That’s my fetish number,” Ronaldo told the French sports newspaper “L’Équipe” at the time. His partner emphasized last year that she wanted to have more children.
Source: Nachrichten
