United’s Ronaldo won’t play game at Liverpool after son dies

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is not going to play for Manchester United at Liverpool on Tuesday after the demise of considered one of his new child twins.

The boy’s death was announced on Monday by Ronaldo and his companion, Georgina Rodriguez.

“Household is extra necessary than every thing and Ronaldo is supporting his family members at this immensely troublesome time,” United stated in a press release. “As such, we are able to verify that he is not going to function within the match in opposition to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night and we underline the household’s request for privateness. Cristiano, we’re all considering of you and sending energy to the household.”

Ronaldo thanked the medical doctors and nurses for his or her care.

“Solely the beginning of our child woman provides us the energy to stay this second with some hope and happiness,” he wrote on social media.

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