Man Utd and Liverpool to wear black armbands and seventh minute applause in support of Cristiano Ronaldo after baby dies

MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool players will wear black armbands to show their respect for the passing of Cristiano Ronaldo’s baby boy.

Ronaldo, 37, announced the death of his son on Monday and said the birth of his daughter is giving him and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez the strength they need during this difficult time.

GettyBoth Liverpool and Manchester United will pay their respects to Cristiano Ronaldo after the death of his baby boy[/caption]

United kick off against Liverpool at Anfield at 8 p.m. but Ronaldo will not take part – he has been granted compassionate leave by the club.

Liverpool fans have announced they will pay tribute to Ronaldo by giving him and his family a minute’s appluse in the seventh minute of the match.

A Liverpool fan account on Facebook proposed the idea of holding a minute’s applause for Ronaldo and his family during the game.

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