The 37 year old footballer announced on his Instagram last night that his partner Georgina Rodriguez lost one of their twins and rivalries aside the Liverpool faithful are planning on having an applause on the seventh minute this evening at Anfield.
Pure class from the Liverpool supporters as everyone is with Ronaldo and his partner at this difficult time.
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Liverpool fans are planning to hold a round of applause for Cristiano Ronaldo and his family in the 7th minute at Anfield this evening #mulive [@MirrorFootball]
— utdreport (@utdreport) April 19, 2022
Liverpool fans are planning to hold an applause during the 7th minute of this evening's fixture, in honour of Cristiano Ronaldo's late son.
We kindly ask that if you know anyone attending tonight's match, to spread the word of this wonderful gesture.
— UtdDistrict 🇺🇦 (@UtdDistrict) April 19, 2022
👏 Liverpool fans are planning a minute's applause in the 7th minute for Cristiano Ronaldo during the game between @ManUtd and @LFC tonight at 8:00pm following the sad news of his baby son's death…
Class. pic.twitter.com/D16anUVW2H
— SPORF (@Sporf) April 19, 2022
Manchester United have also confirmed that the Red Devils player won’t be in the match day squad. We hope him and his partner get through this Ok and know that everyone in the football world is with the five time Champions League winner.
Some things are just bigger than football.