Whether or not they should do so, athletes and fans have the tendency to cross paths during live sporting events.
From hecklers in the stands to streakers on the pitch, some spectators do extra to make their presence felt, and each athlete deals with it differently.
In 1995, Manchester United striker Eric Cantona attempted to kick a Crystal Palace fan in the front row at Selhurst Park who allegedly told him to "f**k off back to France".
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has allowed pitch invaders to hug him in the past as to get them off the field faster, and London Welsh forward Chris Hala'ufia tackled a pitch invader during a rugby game.
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