An African star has revealed how he was left in tears following an encounter with Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Zambia international Fashion Sakala has opened up about a particular moment he shared on the pitch with Ronaldo, one that left him brimming with emotions.
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In August 2023, the Chipolopolo star joined Saudi Pro League side Al Fayha from Scottish giants Rangers in a deal worth €4.65 million (R92.9 million).
It would not take the 27-year-old long to meet Ronaldo on the pitch, when Al Nassr beat Al Fayha 3-1 in October 2023, two months after his arrival on a three-year contract.
The two sides would meet a further three times in the league and in the AFC Champions League.
Struck by the fact he now often shares a pitch with Ronaldo, Sakala recently opened up about the moment that reduced him to tears after an interaction with the Real Madrid legend.
In an interview published by the Saudi Pro League's official account on YouTube, Sakala explained: "The decision to come to Al Fayha was not difficult.
"When they told me about the team and made the offer, these were the things I was looking for. This is what I have been wishing for since I was young.
"After receiving the offer, I remembered my dreams of meeting Cristiano, so it was my pleasure to accept the offer and achieve my dream.
"Ronaldo opened the door for many players to come to the Saudi League.
"In one of the matches, I asked for Cristiano's shirt, and the interesting thing is that he asked me to give him my shirt, and this made me cry because I fulfilled my childhood dream.
"I remember I went into the dressing room, and I was just dropping tears."
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