BRAZILIAN footballer who adores Cristiano Ronaldo has offered a glimpse into the affectionate side of the Manchester United star.

Cesinha, 31, has spent most of his career playing for Daegu FC in South Korea’s K-League

However, and that is how he came into contact with Ronaldo, 36.

Cesinha pointed in the direction of Ronaldo after scoring against Juventus in the 2019 clash

Cesinha pointed in the direction of Ronaldo after scoring against Juventus in the 2019 clash

Cristiano Ronaldo could not help but crack a little smile at the celebration

Cristiano Ronaldo could not help but crack a little smile at the celebration

In 2019 Juventus travelled to East Asia and took on a K-League all-star team in a pre-season friendly.

Cesinha scored to put his side 2-1 up and decided to mark his goal using Ronaldo’s trademark ‘Siuuu’ celebration – alongside a few team-mates.

CR7 initially did not look impressed watching on from the sidelines but he allowed himself a wry smile

And showed wonderful humility after the match.

Cesinha has relived the story in great detail, telling Portuguese outlet UOL: “It was a day that I never wanted it to end.

“I had already agreed with the Brazilian, Éder [partner in Daegu]”

“that if I scored the goal, I would celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo, because here in the League I already did.

“The goal happened, we made [the celebration] together, and I saw at the time that he was kind of upset”

“But I went there and I bowed to him, so he could see that it wasn’t offending”

“Later, I asked for his shirt, right, yes, for sure [laughs]”

“He understood, and I said how much I was his fan, that he was my idol and that day was being a dream come true.

“He was very affectionate, he told me that I was a great player, to always believe in the potential that I can reach unimaginable places. That day never left my head. It was ‘the day’.”