Fans are heartbroken for Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez after they shared an update after sadly losing their baby boy this week.
On Thursday evening, Ronaldo took to Instagram where he shared a family photo, explaining Georgina and their baby daughter are now home.
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"Home sweet home," he said. "Gio and our baby girl are finally together with us. We want to thank everyone for all the kind words and gestures.
"Your support is very important and we all felt the love and respect that you have for our family. Now it’s time to be grateful for the life that we’ve just welcomed into this world."
And fans have been sending comments of support following the release of the photo, with many admitting they were heartbroken for the family.
One person wrote: "A fantastic family! My heart aches for them."
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While another said: "Heartbreaking. Such a beautiful family."
A third added: "Must be so hard to mourn death of 1 child while celebrating birth of another. My heart breaks for them."
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Meanwhile a fourth said: "Sadness and joy my heart goes out to them."
The Ronaldo family announced the tragedy in a statement on Monday, saying: "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".
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Our thoughts are with Cristiano, Georgina and the whole family.
For help and support visit stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands here.
Lucy Devine