I can't believe it's real: Influencer breaks down after meeting Cristiano Ronaldo

Belgian influencer Céline Dept experienced a deeply emotional encounter with her idol, football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, during the World Cup. The meeting left Dept overwhelmed with tears of joy and gratitude.

Sharing the moment on Instagram, Dept described Ronaldo as the person who inspired her to play football and motivated her to work hard, believe in herself, and never give up. She called him a "true source of inspiration" and declared it a day she would never forget. She extended thanks to Ronaldo for his kindness and to Portugal for a warm welcome.

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I can't believe it's real. Today I had the opportunity to meet my great idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. The person who not only inspired me to start playing football, but also the one who gave me the motivation to work hard, believe in myself and never give up. A true source of inspiration for so many people. It is a day that I will never forget.

Dept, born in 1999, is a prominent Belgian influencer on TikTok and YouTube, notably being the first Belgian to surpass 10 million YouTube subscribers. Her content often features football, dance, and pranks. She has also launched her own clothing line.

The article also touches upon Cristiano Ronaldo's career, noting his announcement that the 2026 World Cup would be his last and his stated intention to retire from football within "a year or two."

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Thank you, Ronaldo, for being so kind, thank you Portugal for the warm welcome, thank you, Michiel, for always being by my side, and a very big thank you to everyone who supports me every day.