Cristiano Ronaldo athlete of world renown who has been a symbol of Portugal globally, contributing to the international projection of the country and setting an example of tenacity for future generations". A bronze statue of Ronaldo, designed by artist Ricardo Madeira Veloso, was unveiled in Funchal on 21 December 2014. In June 2010, during the build-up to the World Cup, Ronaldo became the fourth footballer – after Steven Gerrard, Pelé and David Beckham – to be represented as a waxwork at Madame Tussauds London. Another waxwork of him was presented at the Madrid Wax Museum in December 2013. In June 2015, astronomers
Transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid C.F. to Juventus F.C. unsuccessful, whereby following a string of bad results and, ultimately, a 5–1 away defeat to Barcelona in "El Clásico" on 28 October, he was relieved of his duties. He was replaced by Santiago Solari on 30 October. Transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid C.F. to Juventus F.C. Cristiano Ronaldo was transferred from Real Madrid C.F. to Juventus F.C. on 10 July 2018. Worth €100 million, the transfer was the highest ever for a player over 30 years old, and the highest ever paid by an Italian club. It was dubbed "the deal of the century" by Italian advertisers and