Cristiano Ronaldo climbed through bushes to take selfies with Portugal fans as the 39-year-old smiled before the Euro 2024 opening match against the Czech Republic.
The Portuguese superstar is set to kick-start his nation’s Euro 2024 campaign against Czechia on Tuesday evening and has already been garnering plenty of attention in the build-up to the match.
Several of Portugal’s public training sessions sold out last week as fans clamoured to catch a glimpse of the 39-year-old, with his presence in Europe increasingly rare with Ronaldo playing the majority of his football in Saudi Arabia.
One youngster even sprinted onto the pitch during a recent team practice to try and get a picture with the ex-Man United and Real Madrid star before being escorted off the pitch by security.
Ronaldo typically likes to keep a low profile at major tournaments as he tries to maintain focus on upcoming fixtures, but was happy to oblige with a delighted group of fans in the build-up to Tuesday’s European Championship clash.
Cristiano Ronaldo climbed through a bush to meet fans wanting to take a picture with him
The Portuguese superstar beamed as he posed for a selfie with three fans behind a metal fence
Protected behind a metal fence, Ronaldo could have easily ignored a request for a photo but decided to go the extra mile to pose for a selfie that later went viral online.
Such was his commitment to keeping supporters happy, Ronaldo had to awkwardly climb through a bush to get near the eagerly-waiting supporters.
After navigating his way through the tricky terrain, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner smiled and posed for a photo with three fans who couldn’t believe their luck.
Ronaldo has already been the focus of plenty of attention in the build-up to Portugal’s opening Euro 2024 clash
Ronaldo looked delighted to have been able to meet the Portuguese supporters who appeared to be the only fans in the vicinity as they got a special one-on-moment with one of football’s greatest-ever players.
He then returned to join the rest of his team-mates as Portugal’s 8pm kick-off time looms closer.
The Al-Nassr striker is expected to start Portugal’s opening group game of Euro 2024 after an impressive goalscoring season in the Saudi Pro League where he set a new record for the most goals in a single season.
Ronaldo previously helped guide his country to competition success in Euro 2016, with this year’s edition of the UEFA tournament expected to be his last.
