Staff Reporter.
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he will never forget the “respect and compassion” showed by the Anfield crowd following the death of his baby boy.
Liverpool supporters sang their club’s anthem ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ after seven minutes – Ronaldo’s shirt number.
Ronaldo was absent from the 4-0 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… Thanks, Anfield.”
Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announced the death of their baby boy on Monday, saying it is the “greatest pain that any parents can feel”.
The 37-year-old and Rodriguez, 28, were expecting twins.
Their baby girl survived – and they said her birth “gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness”.
Both United and Liverpool players wore black armbands in a mark of respect to Ronaldo and his family.
Meanwhile Cheshire Police have conducted a sweep of Harry Maguire’s house after the Manchester United and England defender received a bomb threat.
Maguire, who lives with his fiance and two young children, is understood to have taken the threat seriously.
A spokesman for Maguire said: “In the last 24 hours, Harry has received a serious threat to his family home.
“The safety of his family and those around him is obviously Harry’s number one priority.”
The statement added: “He will continue to prepare for this weekend’s fixture as normal and we will not be commenting in any further detail at this time.”
The 29-year-old’s spokesman said police were “looking into the matter”.
It is not known who made the threat and sources are not willing to say how it was made.
This comes following intense criticism Maguire has received for his performances at United, including Tuesday night’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool.