Cristiano Ronaldo, the living legend of the Portuguese national team, captured hearts with his touching gesture before the friendly match between Portugal and the Republic of Ireland.
The two teams met at the Estádio Algarve in Portugal's final rehearsal before the start of the Euro 2024 championship.
Ronaldo volunteered to help a child with special needs maneuver her wheelchair and descend onto the pitch, where she was supposed to accompany him before the start of the match.
The Al-Nassr star assisted the child in positioning herself correctly in front of him and was then seen holding her hand throughout the Portuguese national anthem.
Ronaldo also embraced the child, kissed her, and took commemorative photos with her.
The global sports community praised the 39-year-old's behavior, and international sports newspapers and websites highlighted his humanitarian initiative.
