Georgina Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo received huge support.
Giorgina Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo lost their grandsons. Zumawire / MVphotos
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez revealed grief news to the world on Monday night.
Rodríguez was expecting twins, of whom only one survived.
– To my great sorrow, we announce the death of our son. This is the greatest pain a parent can experience. Only the birth of a girl gives us the strength to live in this moment even with a little joy and hope, Ronaldo wrote on Instagram.
Updates released at the same time stopped many. Among other things, numerous well-known athletes showed their support for the Rodríguez and Ronaldo family.
Olympic winner Usain Bolt responded to the publication of the Portuguese football star and the Argentine-Spanish Rodríguez with prayer emojis. Bolt’s compatriot, Jamaica Yohan Blake also wrote his condolences.
Manchester United, represented by Ronaldo, stands in support of his star striker.
– Your grief is also our grief. Love and strength to you and your family, the United account wrote.
Manchester Red players, among others Marcus Rashford, David de Gea, Diogo Dalot and Alex Telles responded with heart-mothers.
Football legend Pelén the text from the official account was published in Portuguese.
– My friends, my thoughts are with you during these difficult times. May God stay safe and in your heart on this journey, Pelé comments.
Cristiano Ronaldo has five children. Two of them are common to him and Rodríguez.