Cristiano Ronaldo Receives a Full Minute of Applause from Fans as He Mourns the Death of His Newborn Son

Cristiano Ronaldois taking time away from his career on the field to mourn the recentloss of his newborn son. Manchester United confirmedon Tuesday that their star player, 37, would miss the team’s game against Liverpool that evening at Anfield stadium in Merseyside, England. The club also confirmed on Tuesday that “a fan-led minute’s applause [would] be held in the seventh minute of the game in a tribute to the Portuguese striker and his partner Georgina.

Cristiano Ronaldo Removes His Jersey to Give to Girl, 11, Who Ran Onto Field After Game

Photo: Peter Morrison/AP/Shutterstock Sometimes risking it all pays off in a big way. Addison Whelan, 11, received the gift of a lifetime from soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday night after she ran onto the field following Portugal’s game against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. The bespectacled youngster was caught oncamerarunning up to the 36-year-old striker, considered one of the best players of all time, to give him a hug.

Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals He's Expecting Second Set of Twins with Georgina Rodríguez: 'Blessed'

Photo: Cristiano Ronaldo Instagram Cristiano Ronaldois expanding his family!On Thursday, the soccer star, 36, announced onInstagramthat he and girlfriendGeorgina Rodríguezare expecting twins.The Manchester United athlete shared the exciting news alongside a photo of him lying in bed with Rodríguez while holding up ultrasound photos. He also included a sweet snap of him hanging out with his other four children, 4-year-old twins,Eva Maria and Mateo, 3½-year-old daughterAlana Martina, and 11-year-old sonCristiano Jr.

Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals the Sex of His and Georgina Rodríguez's Twins on the Way: 'Blessed'

Photo: Ronaldo/Instagram. Inset: Stephen White/CameraSport via Getty It’s double the joy forCristiano Ronaldo! The Manchester United athlete is already dad to 4-year-old twins,Eva Maria and Mateo, 4-year-old daughterAlana Martina, and 11-year-old sonCristiano Jr. In the clip, Cristiano Jr. and Mateo hold one balloon while Eva and Alana hold another. Rodríguez counts to three in the background before the kids pop the balloons, sending both pink and blue confetti into the air as the family cheers.

Cristiano Ronaldo Says He'll 'Never Pressure' His Son to Play Soccer: I'll 'Support In Any Way'

Photo: Cristiano Ronaldo/Instagram Cristiano Ronaldowill support his kids' ambitions no matter what — even if it’s not soccer. The Manchester United star, 36, recently opened up about his unwavering support for his children during the first episode of his longtime girlfriendGeorgina Rodríguez’sNetflix series,I Am Georgina. Ronaldo is dad to 4-year-old twins,Eva Maria and Mateo, 4-year-old daughterAlana Martina, and 11-year-old sonCristiano Jr. During the episode, the soccer star admits his eldest son could be a “great” soccer player “if he’s dedicated” to the sport.