Cristiano Ronaldo pauses Portugal friendly to take photo with fan
During a friendly match against Nigeria, Cristiano Ronaldo paused the game to pose for a photo with a fan who had invaded the pitch.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Author: Ludovic Péron
Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in a curious moment during Portugal's friendly match against Nigeria on June 10. A fan ran onto the pitch to get close to the Portuguese star, and Ronaldo decided to pause the action momentarily to take a photo with the supporter before security could intervene.
The incident quickly gained traction on social media, where footage of the encounter circulated among fans. On the pitch, Ronaldo had a quiet performance; he started the match but did not directly contribute to any of the goals in Portugal's 2-1 victory.
This game marked Portugal's final preparation before the World Cup. The squad is scheduled to travel to the United States on June 12 to finalize preparations for their opening match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on June 17.