Cristiano Ronaldo, partner announce death of baby boy: 'Greatest pain'

Cristiano Ronaldo announces death of newborn son; 'We are devastated by this loss and request privacy'

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday took to social media to announce that one of his newborn twins has passed away.

The football star, who was expecting twins with partner Georgina Rodriguez,

revealed that she gave birth to a girl, while their son died.

Ronaldo, 37, has also requested privacy during the "difficult" period.

He had shared last year in October that he and Georgina were expecting twins.

“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

Ronaldo, 37, has also requested privacy during the "difficult" period.