Man Utd confirm Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Liverpool game

'Family is more important than everything and Ronaldo is supporting his loved ones at this immensely difficult time'

Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez

Cristiano Ronaldo will not play in Manchester United's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday following the death of his new-born son.

The forward announced the sad news on social media on Monday, prompting a huge number of messages of support from across the footballing world and beyond.