Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo recently met with Ruben, a young boy from Armenia.
Ruben, an aspiring footballer with hearing and speech difficulties, realized his dream by joining Ronaldo on the field before the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Armenia and Portugal, according to News-Armenia.
Following their meeting, Ronaldo called Ruben his friend and shared their moment on Instagram.
«I made a new friend yesterday. Grateful for the love and support every single day and I hope that everyone gets to follow their dreams!» the athlete wrote on Instagram.
Ruben, who participates in inclusive football, later shared that meeting his idol had been his long-held dream. Ronaldo scored twice in the Armenian national team’s defeat in Yerevan.
Fans waited for their idol for days at the places where he would appear (at the stadium and in the hotel). Some fans even risked their health in fights with security for the sake of autographs and selfies.
