Advertisement

Cristiano Ronaldo's hometown builds massive statue of him in his honor

joe lago
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (C) and his family members pose under his statue during the unveiling of the statue at a tribute ceremony held in his city of birth, in Funchal December 21, 2014. REUTERS/Duarte Sa

The city of Funchal is proud of its favorite son and greatest export Cristiano Ronaldo. Last year, the capital of Madeira opened a museum dedicated to the Portugal superstar that showcases well over a hundred of Ronaldo's trophies and awards.

Now there's a second Ronaldo attraction on the sub-tropical island.

After helping Real Madrid collect its fourth trophy of 2014 with a 2-0 win over Argentine side San Lorenzo at the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco, Ronaldo returned to his hometown to witness the unveiling of a life-size statue of him. It made for the perfect backdrop for some picture taking with the family.

Cristiano Ronaldo, with his son, poses in front of his life-size statue.
Cristiano Ronaldo, with his son, poses in front of his life-size statue.

No word yet on Madeira being renamed CR7.