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For: EFE Updated 19 Apr 2022, 8: 19 am EDT
Cristiano Ronaldo will be down tonight in the match between his team, Manchester United, against Liverpool after the death of one of his newborn twin sons, the club confirmed in a statement.
“Family is more important than everything, and Ronaldo is supporting his loved ones at this immensely difficult time. Therefore, we can confirm that will not participate in the match against Liverpool at Anfield
this Tuesday night and we underline the request for privacy of his family“, United pointed out.
In the same way, the club He stated that all his components and, by extension, the entire world of football, send him their love and best wishes for the Portuguese striker , who yesterday reported the misfortune through a statement on their social networks.
“ Cristiano, we all think of you and send strength to your family”, wrote the Manchester team in its statement.
The condolences have been joined by Ronaldo’s former team, the Real Madrid, or their rivals tonight, Liverpool.
“It is with our deepest sadness that we have to announce the passing of our son. It is the greatest pain that parents can feel. Only the birth of our daughter gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness”, pointed out the soccer player and his partner, Georgina Rodríguez, in your communication.
The striker, aged 36, is the father of Cristiano Junior and the twins Eva and Mateo, and, with Georgina Rodríguez , from 27, had Alana Martina.
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