Ronaldo Embraces Young Pitch Invader Before Handing Shirt to Another girl who Beat Security

• Cristiano Ronaldo was approached by a young fan during Portugal's 0-0 draw with the Republic of Ireland
• The 36-year-old hugged the boy who was later taken away by stewards at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin
• The five-time Ballon d'Or also gave out his shirt to another young girl who beat the security after the final whistle

Cristiano Ronaldo had to deal with a young male fan who invaded the pitch during Portugal's 0-0 draw with the Republic of Ireland during the World Cup qualifier played at the Aviva Stadium. Manchester Evening News.

How it all happened

Despite being frustrated all night by the Irish defence, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner embraced a boy who beat the security operatives stationed inside the stadium.

The boy stretched out his arms wide as he clung to the 36-year-old who was having a difficult night against Stephen Kenny's resilient side.

As reported by the Irish Mirror, the boy's incident occurred before Ronaldo gave his shirt to a young girl who also went through the stewards after the final whistle.

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The Portuguese captain in his disappointment still showed class in handing her his priceless shirt which Irish keeper Gavin Buzunu had asked for.

Ronaldo and his teammate will have to wait until their last World Cup qualifier to guarantee automatic qualification to Qatar 2022.

The Selecao will host Serbia who are level on points with them but have an inferior goal-difference in their last game at home.

Ronaldo gives shirt to young girl who invaded pitch

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Portugal captain failed to inspire his side to victory over Ireland on Thursday night as they managed a 0-0 draw in Dublin, with their World Cup qualification in doubt, SPORTbible reports.

Although Ronaldo did not score in the encounter, the 36-year-old gave fans inside the Aviva Stadium something to cherish.

GiveMeSport are reporting that a young girl took home the striker’s shirt after she ran unto the pitch to greet the superstar at the end of the game.

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Ronaldo reveals what gives him extra happiness

Legit.ng earlier reported that Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed extra happiness following his departure from the UK to join his teammates in the Portugal national team.

The 36-year-old who returned to the Old Trafford last summer has been in prolific form for the Red Devils who are currently struggling in the Premier League.

The international break offers an escape for Ronaldo from the frustrations of domestic duties, which hasn't gone to plan for United - who were meant to be serious title challengers.