Ronaldo statue unveiled in India to encourage youth

A statue of Portugal and Manchester United ahead Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled by authorities in India’s western state of Goa on Tuesday (December 28).

The golden determine displaying Ronaldo kicking a ball is designed to encourage youth and take soccer to the subsequent degree within the state.

Native lawmaker, Michael Lobo, who unveiled the statue in a park within the state capital Panaji mentioned that the statue will inspire gamers to excel in soccer.

Ronaldo, the 36-year-old five-time Ballon D’Or winner, who has scored over 800 targets for membership and nation, has seen a number of statues made in his honour through the years.

In 2017 Madeira renamed its airport in honour of Ronaldo and unveiled a bust of the footballing nice, which induced fun on social media due to its debatable likeness.

The Portuguese ahead additionally unveiled a statue of himself outdoors his museum in Funchal in 2014 and he has had numerous waxworks made in his picture in Madrid, London and Thailand.

Ronaldo has even been immortalised as a Spanish caganer, or Christmas “pooper” in Barcelona’s markets.