Cristiano Ronaldo shared heart-breaking moments of joy with family before son’s tragic death

CRISTIANO Ronaldo and his girlfriend shared heart-breaking moments of joy with their family just hours before their newborn son tragically died.

Ronaldo, 37, and Georgina Rodriguez, 28, are believed to have enjoyed a spring barbecue with their family just 24 hours before their devastating loss.

It is thought that the couple organised a BBQ at their home in Manchester before the tragedy, with Georgina’s sister Ivana attending. 

Spanish sports journalist Edu Aguirre, a friend of the striker whose partner Julia Salmean is close to Georgina, was also pictured at the small gathering of family and friends.

Just hours later, the Manchester United ace tragically confirmed on Sunday night that their baby boy had sadly passed away, describing him as an “angel.”

He said that his newborn daughter is “giving us the strength to live” despite their “deepest sadness.”

The couple announced that they had been expecting twins at the end of October 2021, with Georgina giving birth to their newborn little girl. 

The model and Manchester United ace have been supported by her family, with her sister Ivana comforting the couple. 

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Georgina is believed to have given birth in the UK, with her sister and boyfriend, Carlos Garcia, jetting over to help the new mum. 

Reports at the start of the year in Spain said she was set to give birth to her twins at a private Madrid hospital.

Announcing the tragic news ​​Ronaldo said: “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.”

Cristiano’s sister Katia Aveiro penned an emotional letter to her brother after the announcement, referring to their dad, Dinis, who died in 2005. 

He passed away from liver failure aged 52 , when Cristiano was only 20. 

Katia said: “I love you and my heart is with you over there. May God take care of you and strengthen your path more and more.

“Our angel is already on father’s lap. And our little girl is there firm and strong and full of health and is going to show us with every day that only love matters.”

Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.

Cristiano Ronaldo

The footballing ace scored a hat-trick against Norwich at Old Trafford on Saturday and his side face Liverpool away on Tuesday.

Ronaldo is not expected to feature in the game following his family tragedy.

Cristiano’s other sister Elma, who is based in Madeira, told Correio da Manha: “Life has these things. It’s important everything else is OK.”

Before Georgina fell pregnant, Ronaldo was already a dad of four, with three of his children born to two surrogate mothers.

In October, he and Georgina shared a cute snap of themselves holding their baby scans, captioned: “Delighted to announce we are expecting twins.

“Our hearts are full of love – we can’t wait to meet you.”

Ronaldo is a dad to Cristiano Jr, 11, twins Eva and Mateo, four, and three-year-old Alana Martina, who Georgina gave birth to.

And his newborn daughter now makes him a father-of-five.

The Portugal superstar met Georgina in 2016 when she worked in a Gucci store in Madrid for £10 an hour.