Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked the Anfield crowd for their show of compassion following the death of his newborn son.
A minute's 💪 applause was held during Tuesday's game between Liverpool and Manchester United.
Fans of both teams showed solidarity with the player and 💪 applauded in the seventh minute - the same as the Portuguese star's number.
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Some United 💪 fans sang Ronaldo's name and held up his shirt, while Liverpool fans sang You'll Never Walk Along. Their manager Jurgen 💪 Klopp also applauded.
The footballer, 37, said on Instagram: "One world... One sport... One global family... Thanks, Anfield.
"Me and my family 💪 will never forget this moment of respect and compassion."
He added three hands-praying emojis alongside a video of the crowd's touching 💪 gesture.
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The footballer and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, revealed on Monday that one of their 💪 newborn twins had died, while the baby girl survived.
They said it was "the greatest pain that any parents can feel", 💪 adding that their daughter's birth "gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness".
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Image: Ronaldo and 💪 Georgina Rodriguez have a four-year-old daughter together
The news led to an outpouring of support, with thousands of people commenting on 💪 the Instagram post, including fellow footballers and celebrities.
Ronaldo already has a four-year-old daughter with Ms Rodriguez, as well as three 💪 other children.
Liverpool won Tuesday's game against their fierce rivals 4-0, while Manchester United have today appointed Ajax boss, Erik ten 💪 Hag, as their new manager.
