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Cristiano Ronaldo Avoids Being Hit by Fan Jumping from Stands on Video at Euro 2024

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Security blocked a fan from diving at Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo after Wednesday's loss to Georgia at the 2024 European Championship.

Footage posted on social media shows Ronaldo offering a bemused expression after the person took a head-first tumble after being blocked by security.

"We all love a fan that recognizes the big stars and the big icons in their minds," Portugal coach Roberto Martinez coach said. "But you can understand it was a very, very difficult moment. If those intentions are wrong, the players are exposed and we need to be careful with that.