Cristiano Ronaldo's sister sends heartfelt message following tragic death of his baby son

The sister of Cristiano Ronaldo, Katia Aveiro, has posted an emotional message after the Manchester United player announced the tragic death of his baby son on Monday.

Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announced that they were expecting twins in October 2021 but, on Monday, announced the tragic news that their son had passed away though their daughter survived.

Aveiro penned a heartfelt message to the pair on Instagram, which read: "Our little angel is already on daddy's lap. I love you and my heart is with you over there. May God take care of you and strengthen your path more and more.

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"Our angel is already on father's lap. And our little girl is there firm and strong and full of health and is going to show us with every day that only love matters."

Ronaldo and Averio's father, Dinnis, died of liver failure in September 2005.

The heartbreaking death was announced in a post on Ronaldo's social media channels. It read: "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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