WATCH: World football mourns after death of Cristiano Ronaldo’s twin son

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo announced the sad death of his twin son with partner Georgina Rodriguez on Monday night. The shocking news hit the football world that has since responded with messages of love and sympathy for the family.

The couple was expecting the birth of twins but only their daughter survived the birth process. They thanked the doctors for trying their best to save the life of their twin son but found consolation in the eyes of their new daughter.

Several thousands of people and clubs from all over the world, including Nigeria, have sent condolences to the Ronaldo family.

Sending our heartfelt condolences to you and your family for your unimaginable loss.

— Sir Kenny Dalglish (@kennethdalglish) April 18, 2022

All of us here at Liverpool FC send our deepest condolences to you, Georgina and the family ❤️

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 18, 2022

Everyone at Manchester City sends our deepest condolences to you and Georgina. 💙

— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 18, 2022

🤍 Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with you and your family

— Leeds United (@LUFC) April 18, 2022

The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the Premier League are with you and your family, Cristiano.

— Premier League (@premierleague) April 18, 2022

So sorry to hear of your loss. We send our deepest condolences to you and your family.

— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) April 18, 2022

Ronaldo there are no words that can express the pain a parent or guardian goes through after losing a child, it’s beyond heartbreaking; My deepest condolences to u & ur grieving family. Wishing y’all divine strength & comfort during this difficult time. RIP to the deceased…🙏

— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) April 18, 2022

Just lost our beautiful 26 year old daughter Ellen, no parent should have to experience such loss, our thoughts with everyone who have experienced such unbearable sorrow,nurture and love our children, all the rest is just so unimportant, ❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/upmcIB6OGY

— Paul Gormley (@PaulGormley2) April 18, 2022

So sorry to hear of your loss. I know it’s not easy… I too lost my dad last week Wednesday. Stay Strong Cristiano 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/bcYHMQb5Ij

— $alty $huga (@iamnananyamekye) April 18, 2022

Everyone in Nigeria sends our deepest condolences

— Aro Oloye Lambo ⚪️ (@aro_tm) April 18, 2022

Thinking of you and Georgina during this terrible time and sending you our love.

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) April 18, 2022

No amount of rivalry on this planet, should ANYONE use this truly tragic event to point score. Sending heartfelt and deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family. I cannot even start to imagine the pain that you must all be going through. Fly high little one 🙏❤️🙏

— Ian Wilson ⭐BACK ON OUR PERCH 1️⃣9️⃣ ⭐ (@ianwlfc96) April 18, 2022