The football superstar announced on Instagram the death of one of his twins during childbirth on Monday, April 18. Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez, who revealed last October that they were expecting twins, announced on Monday April 18 the death of one of the two babies. It’s the greatest pain a parent can feel “It is with deep sadness that we have to announce that our little boy has passed away,” Christiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez said in a joint statement posted on social media. “It’s the biggest pain a parent can feel.” “Only the birth of our little girl gives us the strength to live this moment with a little hope and happiness,” they added. The couple ask for their privacy Asking for some privacy during this difficult time, the couple thanked the doctors and nurses for their professionalism and support. Five-time World Player of the Year Ronaldo, 37, joined Manchester United last year after winning numerous trophies with Real Madrid and Juventus.