(Reuters)Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has sent fans into a frenzy after unveiling a 10ft bronze statue of himself in his hometown.
The
Portuguese footballer's new monument was revealed in Funchal on the
Portuguese island of Madeira and features a particularly prominent
bulge.
The £3.4m figure is the latest addition to the CR7 Museum
opened in Funchal in December 2013. It also includes more than 125
awards, including the two Ballon d'Or titles Ronaldo won in 2008 and
2013.
"I feel so proud to be honored with a statue in Madeira," the 29-year-old striker wrote on his official Twitter account.
"It's a huge joy to share this moment with my family and the people from Madeira. Thank you all for the warm reception."
While
the Real Madrid star is pleased as punch with being immortalised in his
hometown, fans could not help pointing out the mammoth sculpture's
suggestive illusion.
