It is with deep sadness that we have to inform that our child has passed away.""This is the greatest pain any parent can feel."

In their statement, the pair thanked the doctors and nurses who tried to save their son's life. He wrote on social media post,

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"Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness." Manchester United issued a statement saying:

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"Your pain is our pain. Sending love and strength to you and the family at this time." via Twitter to several players and clubs including Real Madrid

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sent messages of support, expressing condolences to his "beloved" former player and his teammate. Ronaldo is already the father of four other children, including

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Also includes a pair of twins. Ronaldo's first child with Rodriguez, Alana Martina, was born in November 2017. doting dad his 11

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Shares 7-year-old son Cristiano Jr. with a former partner who has never been publicly named. Manchester United tweeted their support for the bereaved football player.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Kids

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