Cristiano Ronaldo`s exemplary attitude towards fans remains unwavering, even when unexpected contact occurs!
The football icon earned new admirers for his gracious reaction after a supporter in a wheelchair accidentally nudged his leg.
The lighthearted interaction delighted viewers, leaving Ronaldo with a smile nearly as expansive as his collection of trophies.
This amusing incident took place outside Portugal`s team hotel and marked the beginning of an eventful night for the player.
Later that evening, while warming up for Portugal`s Nations League semi-final against Germany at Bayern`s Allianz Arena, the Al-Nassr striker was briefly approached by a pitch invader.
He concluded the night by scoring Portugal`s decisive goal in a 2-1 comeback victory, his 137th international goal, netted midway through the second half.
Understandably, he looked ecstatic after securing the win.
However, he had already been in high spirits during the earlier encounter at the hotel.
Dressed in his training kit, Ronaldo approached to sign an autograph for the fan.
As he was about to sign, the fan`s wheelchair rolled slightly forward, making contact with the right leg of the five-time Ballon d`Or winner.
Ronaldo rubbed his shin and smiled, then exchanged a joke with the supporter.
It`s quite possible the former Real Madrid player was playfully exaggerating the contact, as it appeared minimal.
He then completed the autograph before posing for a selfie with the man.
Commenting on social media, one fan wrote: “Massive respect to CR7 who made the supporter`s day.”
Another viewer described him as “Ronaldo down to earth.”
A third person commented: “I have to respect him for this.”
While debates about Ronaldo`s “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) status versus Lionel Messi continue online,
this small “bump” incident even earned hesitant approval from some of his great rival`s fans.
As one Messi supporter put it: “As someone who prefers Messi`s play style, this is why you gotta respect Ronaldo, class human being.”
Marcus Bellamy