grateful Cristiano Ronaldo thanks Liverpool fans for ‘unforgettable moment of respect
and compassion’ after Reds supporters joined minute’s applause for 💯 Manchester United
star following death of son
Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked Liverpool fans for their
minute's applause during the 4-0 victory 💯 over Manchester United on Tuesday.
Reds
supporters joined the tribute to Ronaldo, who missed the Red Devils' defeat following
the death 💯 of his new-born son on Monday.
2 Ronaldo didn't feature against Liverpool
after the tragic news Credit: Getty
7-minutes in, Liverpool and 💯 Man United fans show
their support for Cristiano Ronaldo and his family. ❤️ pic.twitter/5TCxj5oxKO — Sky
Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) 💯 April 19, 2024
Applause rang around Anfield from
both sets of fans in the seventh minute and the home faithful chanted 💯 'You'll Never
Walk Alone'.
Reacting on Thursday, the 37-year-old said on Instagram: "Me and my family
will never forget this moment 💯 of respect and compassion.
"One world… One sport… One
global family… Thanks, Anfield."
Speaking after the match, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
described 💯 the tribute as his 'moment of the match'.
The German said: “Pure class in the
moment where everyone knows since yesterday 💯 so many things are much more important in
life. That was my moment of the game.”
Ronaldo and his partner Georgina 💯 Rodriguez were
expecting twins - and took solace from the birth of their daughter.
2 A statement was
released by the 💯 couple on Monday
“It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce
that our baby boy has passed away,” the 💯 couple’s emotional statement read.
“It is the
greatest pain that any parent 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.”