Pop icon Madonna paused during a stripped back version of one of her greatest hits and appeared to be crying on stage in Berlin recently.

The superstar was performing at the O2 World in the city on June 30 and treated gig goers to a raw rendition of her famous single 'Like A Virgin', but stopped a little way into the song and broke down in tears only to regain her composure and continue with the show.

A fan managed to capture the emotional moment on video and Madonna can be seen wearing a skimpy outfit with the words 'no fear' written on her back.

Her next stop on the exciting MDNA world tour is due to take place on Saturday, July 7 at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Madonna's UK leg begins on July 17 in London and will also visit Birmingham, Edinburgh and Dublin.