controversy-over-new-statue-of-cristiano-ronaldo-in-saudi-arabia:-“it-looks-like-lionel-messi”Controversy over new statue of Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia: “It looks like Lionel Messi”

The revolution generated by the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia is indisputable, his signing with Al-Nassr produced a true revolution, where everyone fell at his feet.

The Portuguese star inaugurated his own museum in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where a collection of memorabilia from his most notable moments and the awards he won throughout his career is on display.

Just as they did in his hometown of Funchal, the former Real Madrid player was the protagonist of a special day in which he visited his new exhibition and was photographed in some key places.

One of them was the space they reserved to plant a statue of him, which was highly questioned by fans on social networks.

“The Arabs made a statue of Cristiano Ronaldo, but it looks more like Lionel Messi,” wrote one Twitter user. Another went even further and dared to say that he has “Flea hair and even resembles Paulo Dybala.”

The video circulated on social networks in which CR7 can be seen with his brother Hugo Aveiro inside the museum: “This is my story, my CR7 museum is now open in Riyadh,” the current player wrote on Instagram of Al Nassr who has been having an excellent season.

In this sample of Cristiano Ronaldo, there are several awards that the footballer won throughout his career in all the clubs where he performed and shone: Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United (in his two stages), Real Madrid and Juventus.

“Like the statues don’t get along with El Bicho,” wrote a fan, remembering the episode he experienced a couple of years ago with the sculpture that the artist Emanuel Santos had made at the airport on the island of Madeira and that also didn’t She was very similar to Cristiano Ronaldo.

CR7 had a great performance in the 3-0 victory in the league match against Al Akhood, where he scored two goals that helped him stay in the race for top scorer in the Saudi League. Let us remember that the Portuguese has 15 goals, 4 more than Al Hilal forward Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence reaches the NFL

The influence of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo goes beyond football.

The quality of play and the level that CR7 has shown throughout his career has led him to become one of the most recognized public figures in the world and a role model for discipline and dedication in each of his actions. matches.

In Sunday night’s NFL game, in which the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 20-10, Ravens receiver Zay Flowers showed that he is one of the many followers that CR7 has throughout the world. world.

Flowers scored the touchdown that sealed the victory for Baltimore at SoFi Stadium, and his celebration was very particular.

After a 37-yard run with 1:36 left in the fourth quarter, Flowers celebrated by taking a penalty, and later did Ronaldo’s famous “Siu” move, along with fellow receiver Odell Beckham Jr., showing that the Luso is a world-class phenomenon that goes beyond soccer.

The 23-year-old Boston College graduate is in his rookie year in the NFL after being the 22nd overall selection in the last Draft, and added his second touchdown in the league, the first on the ground.

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By Scribe