However, the multi millionaire got an awkward surprise when he unveiled his own statue, which amazingly didn’t resemble the Real Madrid superstar.
The Ronaldo’s bronze statue has sparked a raft of impressions and jokes, as fans move to Twitter to give their word on the new bust.
People were quick to point out that the artwork is far from a perfect likeness of the former Manchester United forward.
While Ronaldo was at the event, the statue was the subject of plenty of mockery among the social circles.
Some users compared the bust unfavourably to one from Art Attack, while several others pointed out that it bore more resemblance to former Sunderland and Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn than the Portuguese star.
Here is what People thing about the statue:
The Cristiano Ronaldo bust at the airport carrying his name. This is Art Attack... pic.twitter.com/tTVmQBMgms
— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) March 29, 2017
For a very handsome man, Ronaldo has had some appalling luck with statue-makers pic.twitter.com/M74YEDng4c— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) March 29, 2017
When they send a bust of Niall Quinn instead of Cristiano Ronaldo to Madeira Airport...#CR7 pic.twitter.com/H0XL2ruoJD
— BoyleSports (@BoyleSports) March 29, 2017
When you send the statue guy a picture of Niall Quinn instead of Cristiano Ronaldo #Awkward ?? pic.twitter.com/0VR8qPskVF— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) March 29, 2017
I don't know what you're talking about guys, I think the Ronaldo statue looks pretty good pic.twitter.com/JIUwQBuqUY
— keewa (@keewa) March 29, 2017
Ronaldo is looking good!! #Ronaldo #Statue pic.twitter.com/sjqKJxZS4o— GunnerDesigns (@GunnerDesigns) March 29, 2017
That new Ronaldo statue is amazing. Incredible likeness. pic.twitter.com/lXLPsfQnvH
— John Sheehan (@johnsportraits) March 29, 2017
— Andy Ha (@_AndyHa) March 29, 2017
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