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Portugal's headed to the Euro 2016 finals, and this kid is headed into high-fives from all his friends for the rest of his life.

Prior to Portugal's 2-0 semi-final win over Wales in Euro 2016, the team got together to pose for a photo. The squad's numbers were a bit higher than usual, however, thanks to a gutsy ball boy who took an opportunity to be immortalized with his heroes.

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Here is a five step plan guaranteed to get you in with Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo, as laid out by this heroic ball boy. 

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Step 1. Infiltrate their ranks. 

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 06: Portugal players and a ball boy line up for the team photo prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 semi final match between Portugal and Wales at Stade des Lumieres on July 6, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)Credit: Getty Images

Step 2. Befriend them. Become one of their own.

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 06: Portugal players and a ball boy line up prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 semi final match between Portugal and Wales at Stade des Lumieres on July 6, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)Credit: Getty Images

Step 3. Get Cristiano Ronaldo to laugh. Gain everyone's trust.

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 06: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and his team-mates react to a ball boy on the pitch prior to the UEFA Euro 2016 Semi Final match between Portugal and Wales at Stade des Lumieres on July 6, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)Credit: Getty Images

Step 4. Time to cash in on a tender Ronaldo hug. Cherish it sweetly.

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 06: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal is hugged by a ball boy prior to the UEFA Euro 2016 Semi Final match between Portugal and Wales at Stade des Lumieres on July 6, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)Credit: Getty Images

Step 5. Tearfully head separate ways. Parting is such sweet sorrow.

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 06: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal shakes hands with a ball boy prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 semi final match between Portugal and Wales at Stade des Lumieres on July 6, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)Credit: Getty Images

This wasn't even the only ball boy incident. Something must've been in their water, because a different ball boy swooped in pre-game and grabbed a selfie with Ronaldo.

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