Europe 1 with AFP 8:44 a.m., April 19, 2022, modified at 8:44 a.m., April 19, 2022

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo announced on social media on Monday the death of his newborn boy, on the sidelines of the delivery of twins he was expecting with model Georgina Rodriguez.

The clubs of Manchester United, Real Madrid or even Sporting Portugal, all gave their support to the couple.

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who was expecting twins with his girlfriend, posted a message on social media on Monday to announce the death of one of the two newborns.

"It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has died," the Portuguese Manchester United striker said in a message co-signed with his girlfriend, Argentinian-born Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez.

"Only the birth of our little girl gives us the strength to live this moment with a little hope and happiness", adds the couple, who announced at the end of last year that they were expecting twins.

The five-time Ballon d'Or, 37, was already the father of four children, including three from surrogacy before his meeting with Georgina Rodriguez.

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