It was in an open letter published yesterday that Cristiano Ronaldo talks about the grief.
When he and his partner Georgina Rodríguez twins were born, one of the children died.
It
is with the greatest sadness that we must announce that our boy has passed away.
You are our angel, our little boy ",
the couple writes via Ronaldo's Instagram.
Manchester United now announce on their website that Ronaldo will not play tonight in the Premier League match against Liverpool.
"Family is more important than anything and Ronaldo supports his loved ones in this incredibly difficult time.
We can confirm that he will not be with Liverpool away at Anfield ", writes United.
"Cristiano, we think of you and send strength to your family," United concluded in a press release.