Football world sends condolences to Cristiano Ronaldo and family following news of his baby son's death
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The football world has been offering support and sympathy to Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo and his family following the announcement on Monday of his baby son's death.
The Manchester United and Portugal star had announced in October he and partner Georgina Rodriguez were expecting twins. In December, they announced they were expecting a boy and a girl.
United wrote to their star player, saying: "Your pain is our pain. Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time, Cristiano."
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