Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo could soon be on his way to Indonesia after being invited to the wedding of tsunami survivor Martunis.
The 22-year-old - who counts the Portuguese legend as his mentor in life - first met the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in 2005.
Ronaldo, 34, was so moved by Martunis' story that he is said to have promised to pay for his education as well as helping him travel across Europe.
The Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 claimed the lives of over 230,000 people - including Martunis' mother and two siblings.
He was found 21 days later stranded on a beach wearing the jersey of the Portuguese national team.
After learning of his story, the Portuguese Football Federation donated £34,000 to help him rebuild his home, before Ronaldo visited him in Aceh.
The duo have met on numerous occasions since their first encounter, with there last meeting coming in Turin in August at a publicity event for Singaporean marketplace Shopee.
After Martunis announced his engagement to his now-fiancee Sri Wahyuni, he was asked by a friend whether his idol would be in attendance at the wedding.
He replied by saying: "Inshallah (God willing) he will come if he is not busy."
According to local media, no date has yet been set for the big day.
Martunis almost followed in the same footsteps of Ronaldo after he trained with Sporting Lisbon for a year between 2015-2016.
But after doubts were raised about his talent, he eventually returned to Aceh in 2017 where he is now trying out his luck as a social media personality.
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Ronaldo is an inspiration to thousands and thousands. He is a big example of what a man a can do in real life even if the situations don't suit us. If you wish something sincere in life, no one can stop you and you will achieve it. Ronaldo is the living example.
Gunners4ever❤
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The guy should organize his wedding for a date in between 16 July and 1 August if he wants his idol to come because he has the euro in the summer after finishing the club season with juventus, and after the euros the serie A season will start in mid august. If Portugal reach the euro 2020 final, CR7 will have to play it on 13 july and he surely can't come before that. Emotional story though, and kudos to the Portuguese FA and Ronaldo for helping him get his life back on track after a devastating incident. Respect❤👏
Wawabirstu
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Cristiano Ronaldo is a very good idol,and after reading this I really wanted to cry.May GOD bless you Ronaldo!!!!!!
mickey00
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well ; this is why I shunned the version portrayed by the media; that CR7 is arrogant, proud, cocky, not humble, to which he's been out of favour when it comes ballon d'or and FIFA awards. Messi has long been the media and awards favorite because they seemingly project that he is humble. CR7 is the real definition of humility
mzeereal
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Always motivational. simple man with humble soul. Keep moving and keep doing good deeds Ronaldo.. God bless those who help others. G.O.A.T