A young Portugal fan was reduced to tears after thinking he had missed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet his hero, before being surprised at the last minute.
Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo was already seated on the team bus when the boy managed to evade security and approach the back door.
In a heartwarming gesture the five-time Ballon d'Or winner appeared at the door and high-fived the fan, who was wearing his idol's number seven shirt, the Daily Mail reported.
Ronaldo then gave the youngster a hug and wiped tears from his cheeks before posing for a photo.
