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Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked Liverpool supporters for their "respect and compassion" after a minute's applause was held for the Manchester United star and his family during Tuesday's Premier League match at Anfield.
Liverpool fans planned the gesture after Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announced on Monday that their twin son had died during childbirth.
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Understandably, Ronaldo missed the match at Anfield, which ended in a 4-0 win for Liverpool.
In the seventh minute of the game, all four stands of the stadium rose to applaud Ronaldo and his family, with Liverpool fans singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.
Ronaldo has now taken to social media to thank those supporters for putting club rivalries to one side.
"One world… One sport… One global family… Thanks, Anfield," Ronaldo posted on Instagram, alongside a video of the minute's applause.
"Me and my family will never forget this moment of respect and compassion."
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Ronaldo and Rodriguez released a joint-statement on Monday, announcing the death of their son - adding that the birth of the child's twin sister was giving them "strength" to cope with the heartbreaking news.
"It is with our deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away," the statement read.
"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.
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"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. Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez."
Members of Ronaldo's family have also thanked for Liverpool supporters for their compassionate gesture in Tuesday's match at Anfield.
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Ronaldo's sister Elma Aveiro wrote on Instagram: "Thank you for this Liverpool. We will never forget what you did today."
His other sister Katia Aveiro added: "Way beyond football", alongside a picture of the minute's silence.
Topics: Cristiano Ronaldo, Football, Premier League, Liverpool, Manchester United, Anfield
Rory O'Callaghan