Euro 2024: Portugal Match Interrupted Four Times Due to Ronaldo Supporters.

Portugal's victory over Turkey in Dortmund during Euro 2024 Group F was marred by repeated interruptions, as fans invaded the pitch for selfies with Cristiano Ronaldo. Following the match, two more incidents occurred, prompting coach Roberto Martinez to express serious concern, emphasizing the need to prevent such disruptions and urging fans against similar actions.

Today, we were fortunate that the fans' intentions were good, he remarked. While fans rightfully admire stars and icons, it's concerning when their intentions turn wrong and players are put at risk.

This shouldn't happen, especially with ample security in place. It sends a message to fans that this behavior is unacceptable. There's a risk it could escalate, and it's not safe for players to be so exposed on the field.

Ronaldo, currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, smiled and took a photo with a young boy who breached security to approach him in the 70th minute.

The boy, around 10 years old, hugged Ronaldo before evading stewards until he was finally apprehended at the pitch's edge.

Stewards and substitutes patted the boy's head as he was escorted away, cheered by the stadium crowd as he waved goodbye.

Fifteen minutes later, a teenager tried to mimic the feat, but Ronaldo gestured for him to stop before security intercepted the young fan. On both occasions, referee Felix Zwayer paused the match until the intruders were removed.

In stoppage time, two adult men ran onto the field toward Ronaldo with their phones before being halted by security. After the final whistle, two more fans repeated the stunt without disrupting the game.

These incidents will prompt UEFA to conduct a disciplinary investigation into stadium security, especially since the venue is slated to host Germany's round-of-16 match and a semifinal during the tournament.