STORY: This is the moment a young Syrian earthquake survivor met Ronaldo

[Nabil Saeed]

“When I saw Ronaldo, I thought it was a dream. I didn’t believe myself. When this dream would end, I didn’t know. I pray to God that it will not be a dream.”

Nabil told rescue workers after a devastating earthquake in February

that he wanted to meet his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo

The young fan was then invited to watch Ronaldo’s club Al Nassr play in Saudi Arabia

“I wish everyone could see Ronaldo. He is a very nice person.”