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It has been a few weeks since the world watched in horror as Portugal was exiting the FIFA World Cup in a surprising loss to Morocco. It was a difficult year for many reasons but especially for Cristiano Ronaldo, who was coming off of a disappointing season with Manchester United.

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The 37-year-old striker was also grieving the tragic death of his newborn son, who passed away shortly after birth. Now, in a new interview, Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez has opened up about the impact that the loss had on her.

Georgina Rodriguez opens up about the tragic loss

The death of their son was a tragedy that rocked the couple, and in a recent interview, Rodriguez opened up about its impact. “I take care of myself because I want to live for many years because I want to see my children grow up,” she said. “[Losing one of them] made this the most difficult year of my life.”

The death of their son was definitely a devastating blow to the couple. The couple was expecting twins in April of last year. But one of the babies, a boy, passed away during childbirth. The couple has two other children, daughter Alana, who was born in November 2017, and Bella.

Finally some good news for Cristiano Ronaldo

It’s been a tough year for Ronaldo, but things are finally starting to look up. The soccer superstar has just signed a record-breaking deal with Al Nassr that will see him earn a whopping $200 million a year – the biggest contract in the history of soccer.

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This is a much-needed boost of positivity for Ronaldo, who has had a difficult few months. After a disappointing campaign with Manchester United and an early exit from the World Cup, Ronaldo was dealt a personal blow when his young son passed away.

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But things are finally starting to look up for the talented athlete. And his new contract is a sign of good things to come. Here’s hoping that this is the start of a happy and prosperous new chapter for Ronaldo and his family.

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