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Liverpool fans applaud
Liverpool joined Manchester United fans in a minute of applause in support of Ronaldo and his family

After the death of his baby boy, the Manchester United player says he will never forget the respect and compassion shown by the crowd.

After seven minutes, the supporters sang the club anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone".

He was not present in the defeat.

"Me and my family will never forget this moment of respect and compassion," Ronaldo wrote on Instagram.

One world, one sport, one global family.

The death of a baby is the greatest pain that any parent can feel.

The couple were expecting twins.

Their baby girl survived and gave them the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.

The players from United andLiverpool wore black armbands in honor of the player and his family.

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