Cristiano Ronaldo is not used to losing his calm in public, but the scene that took place at the Hotel of the Portuguese selection surprised more than one spectator. Upon his arrival to prepare for the qualification match against Armenia, the 40 -year -old star was accosted by a too urgent fan.
An intrusion that annoys Ronaldo
While cries of “Cristiano!” Refused among the supporters present, a spectator managed to make his way to the Al-Nassr striker to try a selfie. Visibly irritated by this intrusion, Ronaldo repelled him dryly by launching “Get out of here” (“Go here”). Security then intervened, but the sequence, captured in video, quickly became viral on social networks, reviving the debate on the protection of football stars.
The incident illustrates the difficulty for players from Ronaldo's stature to preserve their tranquility, even in moments of concentration before an international meeting. If some fans believe that the Portuguese could have shown more patience, others recall that security has been too slow to intervene, forcing CR7 to react itself. At this level, mental preparation is deemed crucial and any disturbance can be experienced as an affront.
CR7, always closer to history
Fortunately for Portugal, this episode did not seem to destabilize its captain. Aligned in tip by Roberto Martinez, Ronaldo found the way to the nets against Armenia, scoring the second goal of his team. This new goal brings its total in career to 941 achievements, a figure which further strengthens its status as a marking machine.
This match also marked the 222nd selection of Ronaldo with Portugal, proof of exceptional longevity. At 40, the fivefold Ballon d'Or hopes to compete in a sixth World Cup in 2026, a record that he would then share with his eternal rival Lionel Messi. In the meantime, this sequence shows that even the greatest champions must sometimes manage unexpected moments … and keep their cool.
