Cristiano Ronaldo had a sweet moment with fans in Norway that quickly went viral
The Portuguese star is already in Norway ahead of his matchup with Haaland and ended up sharing an unexpected moment with the fans waiting for him.
Cristiano Ronaldo is already in Oslo, Norway, ready to face the local national team this Sunday, September 27, in Matchday 2 of the UEFA Nations League . The game will kick off at 2:45 p.m. ET at Ullevaal Stadion, but before Ronaldo takes the field against Erling Haaland, he is already making headlines among the fans who showed up to welcome him.
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at the stadium to loud cheers
Portugal's arrival at Ullevaal Stadion was met by cheers from Norwegian fans who gathered to get a glimpse of the players. As Cristiano stepped off the bus, phones quickly came out, with much of the attention turning toward him.
Among the crowd, two young fans tried to get closer to the Portuguese star. One was already being held up to get closer to Cristiano, while a little girl standing behind him clasped her hands and pleaded for a photo.
That's when the moment took an unexpected turn.
Security tried to keep the crowd under control
Cristiano's security team quickly stepped in to keep him protected. The scene could have ended there, but the Portuguese star chose to stop and take a photo with the two children .
The gesture was brief, but it completely changed the moment. The fans around them continued trying to get closer and, amid the cheers , Cristiano also agreed to pose for photos with several other supporters.
Cristiano returned to the bus after greeting fans
The situation could not go on indefinitely, though. After stopping for several fans, Cristiano returned to the bus as the team continued its arrival and security measures remained in place for both him and the people around him.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland are finally set to meet
Portugal enter the match after winning their opener, while Norway also began the competition with a victory.
Norway beat Denmark 3-2, with Erling Haaland scoring twice, while Portugal defeated Wales 1-0 thanks to João Félix . With both teams opening the competition with a win, Sunday's result could have an impact on the battle for the top spot in the group.
But there's another detail that makes this matchup especially intriguing: it will be the first time Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland face each other on a soccer field.
So while attention is beginning to shift toward that generational showdown, Cristiano has already made his first memorable appearance in Norway.
