Brady, Ronaldo meet after Ronaldo's hat trick

Manchester United forward scores three goals in 3-2 win over Tottenham

NFL star Brady in attendance at Old Trafford

Tom Brady witnessed a rare sight at Old Trafford on Saturday as Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Tottenham.

The Portuguese forward scored all three of United's goals, including a stunning free-kick in the first half. Brady, who was in attendance at the game, was impressed by Ronaldo's performance.

After the game, Brady met with Ronaldo on the pitch and congratulated him on his hat-trick.

Brady's presence at Old Trafford was a sign of the growing popularity of soccer in the United States. The NFL star is a big fan of the sport and has often spoken about his admiration for Ronaldo.

Ronaldo's hat-trick was his first since returning to Manchester United in the summer. The Portuguese forward has now scored 10 goals in 14 appearances for United this season.