Family of Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo have thanked Liverpool fans for their show of support towards the Portuguese and his partner following the tragic death of their baby son.
The Anfield supporters sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone” in the seventh minute of Tuesday night’s league clash between the two teams and joined fans of their fierce rivals in an impeccably-respected minute’s applause.
Ronaldo’s Madeira-based sister Elma showed her emotion overnight by publishing footage of the gesture on her social media and writing: “Thank you for this Liverpool. We will never forget what you did today.” She finished her message with a heart emoji.
Sibling Katia, posting from her home in Brazil, wrote: “Way beyond football” against her own video set against the chorus of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone”.
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The sisters and their mum Dolores Aveiro also demonstrated they are placing their faith in God to help them overcome the tragic loss that has afflicted the family.
Dolores, quoting a Bible verse, wrote on her Instagram in Portuguese: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
“In all your way acknowledge Him And he shall direct your Paths.”
