The statue was unveiled on December 21, 2014, in front of the Museu CR7, a museum devoted to the soccer superstar.
The statue is composed of bronze and stands at a height of 3,4 meters, including its base.
The statue of Cristiano Ronaldo on the island of Madeira.
Displays Ronaldo in his characteristic goal-scoring stance, with his right foot on a soccer ball and his left foot out behind him.
The artist Ricardo Velosa spent approximately three years creating the monument.
Fans from all over the world visit the statue to take photos and pay homage to Ronaldoโs accomplishments.
The crotch of a monument of Cristiano Ronaldo has been polished by female supporters.
Cristiano Ronaldo, a star for Real Madrid, has created a monumental statue in his honor. The Portugal international flew to his home on the Portuguese island of Madeira, where he stood in front of the sculpture with his family.
And emotion is difficult to refute given that Ronaldo is by far the islandโs largest export. At his birthplace of Funchal, there is already a โCR7โ museum.
Ronaldoโs decision to fly home, where he was pictured hanging from a monument with friends and relatives, was not unexpected.
Massive crowds came on Sunday to see the grand launch of the life-size copy of the Madrid maestro in his trademark free-kick posture.
Saturdayโs FIFA Club World Cup final between Real Madrid and San Lorenzo culminated in a 2-0 victory for Real Madrid. The former Manchester United star attended the presentation following Real Madridโs victory.
Thus it is believed that touching Cristiano Ronaldoโs statue will bring good fortune. A large number of people are trying their luck by looking at his crotch.
Ronaldoโs status as the top player in the world will always be the subject of discussion. Clearly, he confronts strong opposition from Lionel Messi. ะพn Madeira, though, one man towers over the rest.
At Madeira Airport, the iconic bust of Cristiano Ronaldo has been replaced with a new statue. Last year, when it was exhibited to an indifferent crowd, the sculpture of the Portuguese captain attained worldwide fame.
The consensus on social media was that he resembled The Head of Art Attack or former striker Niall Quinn more than the Real Madrid superstar.
At Madeira Airport, the iconic bust of Cristiano Ronaldo has been replaced with a new statue. Last year, when it was exhibited to an indifferent crowd, the sculpture of the Portuguese captain attained worldwide fame.
The consensus on social media was that he resembled The Head of Art Attack or former striker Niall Quinn more than the Real Madrid superstar.
