"I made a new friend yesterday" - Cristiano Ronaldo reveals special moment with young fan

Ronaldo helped Portugal to a 5-0 victory over Armenia in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Saturday.

The forward scored a brace surpasses Messi for the most goals ever scored in World Cup qualifiers. He also increased his record as Portugal's all-time leading scorer and the most prolific goalscorer in men's international football history.

Before netting a brace in Portugal's dominant victory over Armenia, Cristiano Ronaldo shared a heartwarming moment with a young fan.

The boy was visibly emotional to walk onto the pitch alongside the Portuguese international, who himself was all smiles.

The touching interaction quickly went viral on social media, and the Al Nassr forward took notice.

The following day, he posted on Instagram, expressing his joy at having fulfilled the child's dream.

"I made a new friend yesterday. Grateful for the love and support every day and I hope everyone can follow their dreams!" he wrote, sharing the video of their moment once more, as reported by Abola.