It’s not the first time we’ve seen a pitch invader of the canine variety, but this is definitely one of the most adorable ones.
A timid looking black lab wandered on to the pitch during a game between Argentine sides Belgrano and Quilmes, and quickly managed to get a good belly rub from Quilmes midfielder Sebastián Romero.
Eventually Quilmes’ Jonathan Zacaría carried the dog off the pitch rather like an adoring father might carry a baby. In case it was getting a bit too soppy for all concerned, Joel Carli barked at his teammate in a manly manner as he carried the dog away