Source: BroBible
Summary
During the World Cup match between Portugal and Croatia, a pitch invader ran onto the field and reached the Portugal bench before being stopped by security. The incident occurred in the 81st minute, when Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted out of the game. The fan, wearing a Ronaldo jersey, hopped over the security barrier and ran across the field, causing a brief moment of fear for the players. Fortunately, the security team was able to apprehend the invader before he could reach the players.
Our Reading
The pitch invader gets a new name.
A fan’s 15 seconds of fame nearly turns into a disaster.
The security team’s lapse in attention sparks a brief moment of fear.
Ronaldo’s teammates spring into action to protect him.
Security breaches are the new normal for soccer’s biggest stars.
The fan’s impressive leap is the only notable achievement.
Author: Evan Null
