Cristiano Ronaldo Sweetly Kisses Daughter, Honors Late Son in Birthday Message
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Cristiano Ronaldo shared a sweet tribute to his daughter on her birthday, while honoring his late son.
The Portuguese pro soccer player’s daughter, Bella, turned 3 on Friday, April 18. In an Instagram post, Ronaldo shared a photo of him kissing his young daughter on the forehead in the grass, with the caption “¡Feliz día, mi amor! Nuestro amor siempre está contigo. #AngelyBella. 🥰❤️.”
The hashtag refers to Bella’s late twin brother, who died in 2022. Ronaldo shares Bella with partner Georgina Rodríguez, with whom he has been in a relationship since 2017, when they met at the Gucci store she once worked at.
Rodríguez shared her own post on Instagram in honor of Bella and Angel’s birthday. She posted a video of Ronaldo saying “I love you very much” to Bella, who wore a pink tutu. The caption read, “My babies are 3 years old today I love you with all my heart. This video with dad is one of my favorites 💕🧡💞🌸💝✨ Congratulations and thank you so much for choosing me as your mom 💞.”
In 2022, the couple shared an emotional statement upon Bella’s birth and Angel’s passing. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel,” Ronaldo wrote. “Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”
Ronaldo continued by thanking their doctors and nurses for “all their expert care and support.”