Ronaldo said: “It is with our deepest sadness that we have to announce that our little boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain a parent can feel.”
The Manchester United and Portugal star announced in October that he and partner Georgina Rodriguez were expecting twins. In December, they announced they were expecting a boy and a girl.
Ronaldo wrote on social media on Monday: “Only the birth of our little girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for their expert care and support. We are all devastated at this loss and ask for privacy at this very difficult time.
“Our little boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”
Monday’s announcement was signed by both Ronaldo and Rodriguez.
Manchester United tweeted their support for the grieving soccer player: “Your pain is our pain @Cristiano. Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time.” A tweet from the English Premier League reads: “The thoughts and condolences of everyone in the Premier League are with you and your family, Cristiano.”
Ronaldo’s first child with Rodriguez, Alana Martina, was born in November 2017. He is also the father of fraternal twins, Eva and Mateo, whom he welcomed via surrogate in June 2017. The doting dad also shares his son Cristiano Jr., 11, with a former partner who has never been publicly named.