COAT GOAT
Sweet moment ex-Premier League star gives Cristiano Ronaldo his jacket as fans praise him for ‘keeping the GOAT safe’
Fans appreciated the gesture at the end of Portugal's clash with Iceland
FORMER Wolves star Rui Patricio kindly gifted his coat to a shirtless Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of Portugal's clash with Iceland.
Portugal defeated Iceland 2-0 in the Euro 2024 qualifier with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Ricardo Horta.
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Ronaldo, 38, started the match and played the full 90 minutes before giving away his shirt at full-time.
The shirtless superstar then shook hands with his team-mates before substitute goalkeeper Patricio handed him his coat to keep warm.
Fans loved the exchange and the respect Patricio showed for CR7.
One reacted saying: "Now that is a legend."
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Another added: "Look at the love and respect of Rui Patricio towards Cristiano Ronaldo.
"This is what today's young generations are missing in the squad."
A third wrote: "One of the most underrated goalkeeper showing love and keeping the GOAT safe."
And another commented: "Amazing."
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Ronaldo took his total caps to 204 against Iceland, and the superstar has scored a record 128 goals for his country.
He helped Portugal win all ten of their qualifying games and he is set to feature at the Euros next summer.
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