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06th Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction to ballboy sneaking on Portugal’s team photo is brilliant

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Ben Kiely

Wait a minute… we’re pretty sure he doesn’t play for Portugal.

There was a strange sight before Wales’ Euro 2016 semi-final clash against Portugal kicked off in Parc Olympique Lyonnais.

When both teams were lining up to do their obligatory pre-match team photos, Portugal had an extra person posing for the photographer.

One of the ball boys in the stadium hung around and slyly edged his way towards the Portugal team as they were having the team photo taken.

At first, it looked like they didn’t notice him.

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 06: Portugal players and a ball boy line up prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 semi final match between Portugal and Wales at Stade des Lumieres on July 6, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Clearly, the guy wasn’t enjoying being ignored, so he decided to make his presence be known.

Rui Patricio copped on pretty quickly and Cristiano Ronaldo was either oblivious to what was going on, or was so focused on posing for the camera that he didn’t want to turn his head.

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 06: Portugal players and a ball boy line up prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 semi final match between Portugal and Wales at Stade des Lumieres on July 6, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

But Ronaldo finally did acknowledge his fan and embraced the youngster for having the balls to sneak into the team photo.

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 06: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and a ball boy are seen prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 semi final match between Portugal and Wales at Stade des Lumieres on July 6, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Then they had the, “wait a second, did we just become best friends?” moment.
LYON, FRANCE - JULY 06: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and a ball boy are seen prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 semi final match between Portugal and Wales at Stade des Lumieres on July 6, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

It’s the one ship that never sinks, folks – the friendship.

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 06: Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Portugal shakes hands with a ball boy prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 semi final match between Portugal and Wales at Stade des Lumieres on July 6, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

 

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