Cristiano Ronaldo's family send thanks to Liverpool fans for gestures of sympathy in support of grieving star
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Updated 20/04/2022 at 12:04 GMT
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Elma said her family would "never forget" the show of sympathy seen in the seventh minute of Tuesday night's encounter between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield. Ronaldo's son died at birth on Monday night, and the Liverpool supporters broke into a chant of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' in support of the Portuguese forward.
Liverpool fans observe a minute's applause on seven minutes for the loss of Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo's baby during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on April 19, 2022.
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The family of Cristiano Ronaldo have sent messages of thanks to Liverpool fans for their show of sympathy during the Reds' Premier League match against Manchester United on Tuesday night.
Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announced on Monday that their baby son had died at birth, and the Liverpool fans responded with a minute of applause in the seventh minute of the encounter, as well as singing their 'You'll Never Walk Alone' anthem in tribute.
Ronaldo missed the game following the tragic news.
The baby boy's twin sister was born safe and healthy.
The forward's sister Elma posted on social media alongside a clip of the moment, writing: “Thank you for this Liverpool. We will never forget what you did today.”
His other sister Katia also posted the clip and said: “Way beyond football”.
Ronaldo's mother Dolores Aveiro took to social media too, writing in Portuguese a well-known verse from the Bible:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your way acknowledge Him And he shall direct your Paths.”
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp added his condolences in his post-match press conference.
He said: "My moment of the game was the seventh minute when the whole stadium showed pure class.
"So many things are much more important in life than football. We feel for Cristiano and his family."
Without Ronaldo, United were well beaten at Anfield with Red Devils boss Ralf Rangnick declaring the 4-0 loss "humiliating".
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