Applause for Ronaldo was ‘moment of the game’, says Klopp

Juergen Klopp said the demonstration of support for Cristiano Ronaldo during their 4-0 win over Manchester United was the “moment of the game”, as fans represented a moment of adulation following the passing of his infant child.

Ronaldo and his accomplice Georgina Rodriguez had announced in October last year they were anticipating twins however said on Monday that one of the two infants had passed-away.

The Portuguese forward, who didn’t play on Tuesday, was given an overwhelming applause by fans in the seventh minute, with Liverpool allies singing, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” while their United supporters applauded.

A minuta applause “You’ll Never Walk Alone” for @Cristiano
Ronaldo from Liverpool fans #LIVMUN pic.twitter.com/lC9fU0rhv3

— Sang (@Panjelajah) April 19, 2022

The two teams wore black armbands.

“Pretty sure if you ask anybody about it, my moment of the game, even when it was very important and a great result, was the seventh minute when our people showed pure class,” Klopp told reporters.

“The whole stadium together showed pure class, in a moment where we obviously, everybody knew since yesterday, since I heard first time about it, so many things they are much more important in life than football.

“Obviously, we really feel for Cristiano and his family.”

Gary Lineker likewise applauded the gesture.

“Lovely, moving and heartfelt round of applause for @Cristiano,” Lineker wrote.