Portugal's road to the 2024 UEFA European Championship kicked off with a bang on Friday! Almost 8,000 enthusiastic fans gathered to watch their heroes train, but things took an unexpected turn when one superfan decided to get up close and personal with the legend himself, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Midway through the session, excitement overflowed as fans breached the pitch. While security managed to hold back most of them, one daring supporter made it all the way to Ronaldo! Instead of shying away, CR7 flashed his trademark smile and posed for an unforgettable selfie before the fan was gently escorted away. Talk about a moment to remember! 😱🙌
Despite the interruption, the team's spirits remain high. Portugal is gearing up to face the Czech Republic in their first match on June 18, and they're hungry for victory. They're in Group F alongside the Czech Republic, Georgia, and Türkiye.
Ronaldo shared his confidence, saying, \"I believe that this generation deserves to win a competition of this magnitude. Semifinals? I hope we can go further. We have to go step by step, live in the moment, be calm, work as well as we have until now, and believe that it is possible. We know it's a short competition, but the team is ready.\"
Vamos, Portugal! 🇵🇹🔥 Are you ready to see Ronaldo and the squad shine at Euro 2024?
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Fan invades Portugal's practice, takes a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo
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