Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday announced that he and his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez lost their baby boy. Ronaldo took to social media and asked for privacy as their family is dealing with the death of the baby boy.

“It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parent can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness,” said Ronaldo in his statement.

"We want to thank the doctors and nurses for their care and support. We are devastated by this loss and request privacy at this difficult time. Baby, you are our angel. We will always love you,” concluded the Portuguese football star.

The Portuguese footballer has five children. With his partner, Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez he has one daughter Alana Martina and now the birth of their newborn baby girl.

He is also the father to twins, daughter Eva and son Mateo, born on June 8, 2017, in the United States via surrogacy. His firstborn is Cristiano Jr, an aspiring professional footballer born on June 17, 2010, in the United States. He is currently part of the Manchester United academy.

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