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Cristiano Ronaldo and partner announce they are pregnant with twins

Cristiano Ronaldo announced to his 360 million Instagram followers on Thursday that he and his partner, Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez, are expecting twins.

The announcement means the 36-year-old Portugal international and Manchester United star will become a father to six children -- two of whom, Eva and Mateo, are also twins aged four.

The couple wrote on social media: "Delighted to announce we are expecting twins. Our hearts are full of love - we can't wait to meet you."

Ronaldo and Rodriguez, 27, have a three-year-old daughter Alana together, and Ronaldo also has an 11-year-old son named Cristiano Jr.