Liverpool fans lead applause for Cristiano Ronaldo and sing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ in tribute during Man Utd match

Liverpool and Manchester United fans held an applause for Cristiano Ronaldo during their Premier League match on Tuesday following the death of the forward’s newborn son. Chants of “Viva Ronaldo” were heard from the away end at Anfield before the home fans broke out with a rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” after seven minutes — a nod to Ronaldo's shirt number at United.

Ad/> “A massive touch of class that, and I’m sure if Ronaldo would have watched that he’d have welcomed it,” Gary Neville said on Sky Sports’ commentary. Transfers‘He’s the real deal!’ – Man Utd target Antony has shades of a young Ronaldo4 HOURS AGO Ronaldo missed the match to be with his family, having announced on Monday that they had lost their son, with partner Georgina Rodriguez also giving birth to a baby girl.

Messages of support flooded in for Ronaldo, while Liverpool and United agreed to wear black armbands for the match. It was also announced in the hours before kick-off that the applause would take place after seven minutes.

Ronaldo to miss Man Utd clash with Liverpool after announcing the death of his child Ronaldo announces death of newborn son in heartbreaking post Transfers, coaching, Ronaldo and Pogba are just the tip of the Man Utd iceberg for Ten Hag A United statement said: “While United and Liverpool share English football's greatest rivalry, there is a deep-rooted respect held between the two clubs and that will be highlighted by the minute’s applause, which was initially suggested by fans of the Merseyside team.” /> /> Ronaldo posted the following on Monday evening: “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.