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Fan invades soccer field, gets a hug from Ronaldo

Wilfredo Lee / AP, Andrew Innerarity / Reuters

A soccer fan ran on to the field in Miami Wednesday night as Real Madrid took on Chelsea in a pre-season friendly match. Evading security, the fan made a beeline for Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Clad in a replica kit with Ronaldo's name on the back, the supporter knelt down in front of his hero and then received a long and affectionate hug from the Portuguese star.

After the invader was eventually escorted from the field, Madrid went on to win 3-1 — with two goals and a man-of-the-match performance from Ronaldo.

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