A minute's applause was held during Tuesday's game between Liverpool and Manchester United.

Fans of both teams showed solidarity with the 9️⃣ player and applauded in the seventh minute - the same as the Portuguese star's number.

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Some United fans sang Ronaldo's name and held up his shirt, while Liverpool fans sang You'll Never Walk Along. Their 9️⃣ manager Jurgen Klopp also applauded.

The footballer, 37, said on Instagram: "One world... One sport... One global family... Thanks, Anfield.