‘Home sweet home’ – Man Utd star Ronaldo posts pic with baby girl as Georgina Rodriguez returns home after son tragedy
CRISTIANO RONALDO posted a loving family picture with ‘Home sweet home’ and ‘finally together’ after the tragic loss of his newborn son.
Partner Georgina Rodriguez and the baby boy’s twin sister returned home, three days after the family announced their loss.
And from the photo you could tell how important it was for the parents and their five children to be reunited at such a time.
Manchester United superstar Ronaldo posted on Instagram: “Home sweet home. Gio and our baby girl are finally together with us.
“We want to thank everyone for all the kind words and gestures. Your support is very important and we all felt the love and respect that you have for our family.
“Now it’s time to be grateful for the life that we’ve just welcomed into this world.”
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Ronaldo, 37, missed United 4-0 defeat at Liverpool on Tuesday due to his son’s death – but has trained both days since then.
And he praised the home fans’ response to his trauma as something he will never forget.
Supporters from both sides joined for a minute of applause at Anfield.
Ron later posted on Instagram: “Me and my family will never forget this moment of respect and compassion.
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“One world… One sport… One global family… Thanks, Anfield.”
The Portugal legend was driven to training at Carrington on Thursday by his personal security team.
And it heightened suggestions he could feature in Saturday’s Premier League test at fellow top-four hopefuls Arsenal.
That would be a brave return so soon after such a family tragedy.
Revealing the loss on Monday, Ronaldo and Rodriguez said in a statement: “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away.
“It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel.
“Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.
“We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support.
“We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time.
“Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”