Cristiano Ronaldo: Match Pitting Al Nassr Star vs Al Wehda Invaded by Locusts

• Millions of locusts invaded the stadium where Cristiano Ronaldo got his first hat trick in Saudi Arabia
• Ronaldo was in action for Al-Nassr on Thursday evening against Al-Wehda
• Luckily, the locusts did not interfere with the game with photos showing them settling in the stands

A Saudi Arabia top-flight match had surprise guests when a swarm of locusts invaded a game between Al-Nassr and Al-Wehda on February 9th.

The game took place at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium in Mecca where a Cristiano Ronaldo-captained Al-Nassr romped to a 4-0 victory.

Ronaldo scored all four goals to take his tally to five in the last two games as he continues to settle into his new surroundings.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner opened the scoring in the 21st minute before adding another one just before half-time. He completed his hat trick from the penalty spot in the second half. His fourth goal came in the 61st minute.

Cristiano Ronaldo involved in bizarre moment with referee after scoring 4 for Al-Nassr

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Surprise guests

But even as the Portuguese star etched his name further in the history books, he wasn't the only star attraction in the stadium.

In photos shared by Football Tweet, millions of locusts invaded the pitch forcing the fans to stand. A number of locusts were seen on the fans' clothes.

Ronaldo takes selfie with young fan

Sports Brief also reported that Ronaldo made a young fan's day after netting his first goals for Al Nassr by posing for selfies after the game against Al-Wehda.

Ronaldo opened his scoring account for Al Nassr, netting all four goals as the Saudi League giants walloped their opponents 4-0 on Thursday night.

After the game, a young Al Nassr fan approached Ronaldo for a selfie and the five-time Ballon d’Or winner obliged, posing for a photo with the young fan.

Heartwarming moment Cristiano Ronaldo poses for selfie with Al Nassr young fan, video

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Ronaldo gets match ball signed

Before that, the 38-year-old took home the match ball after the majestic display, but before he did, he approached the referee Al-Harbi to sign it for him.

The referee graciously did before Ronaldo, all smiles, handed it over to one of his staff to keep as he headed towards the tunnel amidst the crowd.