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Cristiano Ronaldo unveils giant statue of himself in Madeira

Published: December 21 2014 | 17:10

Last updated: December 21 2014 | 23:32

Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo unveils a giant statue erected in his honour on the Portuguese island of Madeira, where the 29-year-old was born.

Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has had a giant statue erected in his honour on the Portuguese island of Madeira.

After helping the Champions League winners claim the Club World Cup in a 2-0 win against Argentina's San Lorenzo on Saturday, the 29-year-old flew to his native Funchal to pose in front of the statue - which depicts the Ballon D'Or winner in his trademark free kick pose - with his family.

Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo from the Real Madrid poses with his son beneath a statue of himself during the unveling ceremony in his hometown in Funchal on December 21, 2014 © Getty Images

Ronaldo, who is considered one of the greatest players of all time, is seen as Madeira's biggest export and, in addition to the statue, also has a museum in his name on the island.

The museum boasts over 125 trophies and, according to Ronaldo, is there to give something back to his fans.