IT’S quite an honour to have an international airport named after you – but for Cristiano Ronaldo, it’s all part and parcel of being a global megastar.
But at the unveiling of the Cristiano Ronaldo Airport on the Portuguese island of Madeira, a specially-commissioned statue attracted the most interest.
Contender for worst ever head statue "Hey you Guys!" Cristiano Ronaldo
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— Skills in Heels (@Boxofficefooty) March 29, 2017
And we're not too sure the Real Madrid man will be too happy with the bust.
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And of course, it led to some hilarious comparisons on social media, as well as the creation of some hilarious memes.
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One person likened the bust to Bowser from the Super Mario Brothers film, while another said it reminded them of the talking head from the ITV show Art Attack!
And the question was asked if the designer had got his sportstars mixed up - Jack Gilbert wrote on Twitter that it looked like Niall Quinn.
Ian Thomas seemed to agree.
But perhaps a likening to the character Sloth from the Goonies was the harshest comment.
The Cristiano Ronaldo statue looks more like the geezer from sky sports
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— Jack Gilbert (@JackGilbert412) March 29, 2017
The Portugal star was raised on Madeira and his family still live on the island he calls home, despite leaving to start his football career at the age of 16.
And he still remains a huge favourite with the population on Madeira, thousands of whom queued to catch a glimpse of their idol.
But there were a few puzzled looks around when officials revealed the bronze bust of the player that will adorn the newly named airport.
For there were some questioning whether the head and shoulders statue looked even remotely like the superstar footballer.
And the world of social media appeared to agree.
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