Man United’s Cristiano Ronaldo decided not to play against Liverpool after the death of his newborn son. Archrival fans expressed their sympathy with a special campaign. Now the superstar spoke out.
Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked rival Liverpool fans for their support following the death of his newborn son. “Thank you Anfield. Me and my family will never forget this moment of respect and compassion,” Ronaldo wrote on Instagram.
It was the first post on social media since Liverpool beat United 4-0 in the North West Derbyin which the superstar was missing due to the stroke of fate.
In the seventh minute of the game, the fans of the “Reds” rose from their seats together with those of ManUnited and applauded for 60 seconds. They also sang the legendary Liverpool anthem “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.
Klopp feels for Ronaldo
“That was my moment of the game”, had Liverpool team manager Jurgen Klopp said: “The fans showed great class there. There are so many things in life that are much more important than football, we feel for Cristiano and his family.”
Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announced the loss of their newborn son on Monday evening. While a girl was born safe, her twin brother died at or shortly after birth.
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