Children have the most innocent and sweetest reactions to meeting their idols. During big tournaments and football games, we got the chance to witness how the football industry shapes public opinion. Children meeting their idols have left all football fans in awe. Without further ado, here is a compilation of the sweetest reactions of children meeting their football idols.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world. His consistency, hard work and style of play have inspired many children around the world. In fact, few fans have even broke in to the pitch just to give him a hug, or whisper something in his ear. In the video below, we can see how these two children couldn’t believe that they were in the presence of the one and only CR7.
Wayne Rooney
Legendary football player for Manchester, and one of the most iconic with the England National Team. When this child realized that he was standing next to Wayne Rooney, he couldn’t believe it. Furthermore, this sweet reaction of this child only shows how kids innocently look up to football players, and wish to follow their footsteps. Although some reactions are rather funny, this one with Wayne tops the list as a sweet moment in the kid’s life and everyone who watched the game.
Lionel Messi
Leo Messi was awarded the Ballon d’Or as the best current football player in the world. As he sets the record of 6 awards in his career, one more than his ultimate rival Cristiano, and the only player named ”the best” 6 times by FIFA.
Although many children have waited in lines to get a picture with him, or fetch his signature, this little kid made the world laugh a little with his heartwarming love for the Argentinian player. The video below shows how he couldn’t stay away from Leo, and stuck to him despite everyone’s efforts to get him off the pitch. One of the sweetest reactions ever!!
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