I Made a New Friend Yesterday: Ronaldo on Armenian Ruben

I made a new friend yesterday. I am very grateful for the love and support every day. I hope everyone chases their dreams.

These words were shared by Cristiano Ronaldo, the player of the Portuguese national team, alongside a video featuring an Armenian boy. Following the match, photos and videos of the young Armenian and Ronaldo quickly spread across the Internet, showing Ronaldo escorting the boy onto the field.

This moment also caught the attention of the media service of the Portuguese national team, which commented alongside the photo: 'Yes, it really is him.'

In the first round of Group F of the UEFA Euro 2026 qualification, the Armenian national team lost to Portugal with a score of 0:5 at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium.