Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo reveals death of newborn twin son

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s newborn son has died, according to an announcement posted on the soccer star’s Instagram account.

Ronaldo, a Manchester United player announced in October last year that Georgina Rodriguez and he were expecting twins.

“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,” they wrote in Monday’s announcement.

“Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness,” he continued, adding to the end: “Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”

Rodriguez is from Argentina and has been Ronaldo’s longtime partner since their meeting while Ronaldo was playing in Real Madrid 2016.

They often post photos of their blended family to Instagram. Ronaldo and the couple have a four year-old daughter, while Ronaldo has three additional children.

“We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support,” the couple also wrote in Monday’s post.

“We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time.”

The couple confirmed that they were expecting both a boy AND a girl in December in a gender-reveal film that included their other children.

“Where life begins and love never ends ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #blessed,” Ronaldo captioned the post at the time.