Beiruting News

Cristiano Ronaldo's new zig-zag patterned haircut drew a range of reactions when he unveiled it to the world ahead of Portugal's 2-2 draw with the USA on Wednesday.

But according to a story circulating online it seems his new engraving on the right side of his head is less of a fashion statement and more of a kind gesture towards a young boy in Spain.

Ronaldo paid Erik Ortiz Cruz's entire £50,000 medical fee as he underwent brain surgery recently and the jagged line incorporated into his new haircut is rumoured to be a nod to the youngster's surgery scars.