AS PERHAPS THE world’s best player, it was inevitable that Cristiano Ronaldo would one day have a statue unveiled in his honour.
Well that day is today as his home town of Funchal on the island of Madeira decided to pay tribute to their most famous footballing son with a bronze likeness.
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Now, while it doesn’t particularly resemble the 29-year old, of more concern are the very, very, tight shorts:
Cristiano Ronaldo's statue was unveiled in Madeira today. It's... well, look at it. pic.twitter.com/wABk4gf2hT
Cristiano Ronaldo's home town erects statue in his honour
AS PERHAPS THE world’s best player, it was inevitable that Cristiano Ronaldo would one day have a statue unveiled in his honour.
Well that day is today as his home town of Funchal on the island of Madeira decided to pay tribute to their most famous footballing son with a bronze likeness.
Now, while it doesn’t particularly resemble the 29-year old, of more concern are the very, very, tight shorts:
Still, Ronaldo himself looks pleased with the statue and said:
“”This is a very special moment, to have a statue of me.”
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Additional reporting from AFP.
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