Ruben Dias Turns Bodyguard to Protect Cristiano Ronaldo During Euro 2024 Qualifier
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias turned into a bodyguard when he grabbed a pitch invader running towards Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Iceland in Reykjavik on Tuesday evening. The fan was eventually escorted off the pitch, but Ronaldo settled the game in the 89th minute, tucking home from inside the six-yard box. The goal was initially ruled out for offside, but awarded following a VAR review. Ronaldo, on his 200th international appearance, celebrated by sprinting over to the corner and performing his trademark Siu.
Dias’ Quick Action
As Ronaldo turned around to walk back towards the pitch, a fan ran over to try and get to him. But Dias was having none of it. The centre-back got hold of the man and forcefully held onto him before a steward intervened. Dias’ quick action prevented any harm from coming to Ronaldo, who is one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Ronaldo’s Record-Breaking Performance
Ronaldo now has 123 goals in 200 games for Portugal. He has netted five times in four Euro 2024 qualifiers as Roberto Martinez’s men sit top of their group with a 100 per cent record. Speaking after the game about the 200-cap milestone, he said: “For me it’s an unbelievable achievement, it’s amazing. And, of course to score the winning goal, it’s even more special. We didn’t play so well but sometimes football is like that but we scored a goal and, in my opinion, we deserved it. I’m so happy because of 200 caps, but this is even more special.”
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Conclusion
Ruben Dias’ quick action prevented any harm from coming to Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Iceland in Reykjavik on Tuesday evening. Ronaldo, on his 200th international appearance, celebrated by sprinting over to the corner and performing his trademark Siu. He scored the winning goal in the 89th minute, tucking home from inside the six-yard box. Ronaldo now has 123 goals in 200 games for Portugal and has netted five times in four Euro 2024 qualifiers as Roberto Martinez’s men sit top of their group with a 100 per cent record.