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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Portuguese superstar in the Middle East</li><li>Attracts interest wherever he goes</li><li>Recently paid a visit to Tehran</li></ul>

Another odd Cristiano Ronaldo statue that looks nothing like him! Al-Nassr superstar greeted in Iran by bizarre sculpture placed in hotel lobby

UEFA Nations League A

Portugal

Poland

Saudi Pro League

Al Nassr FC

Al Qadasiya

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-statue-what-happened-to-the-infamous-bust-of-portugal-star/1x8pp6ktezbs512h33lvs7yaph" target="_blank">famously presented with a bronze bust at Madeira airport in 2017</a> that left supporters around the world baffled. That production has since been updated, having come in for widespread criticism, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ugly-10ft-statue-man-city-haaland-stolen-norway-fan-crane/blt99f38e5e0842e19a" target="_blank">bizarre statues continue to be erected around the world</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

It has been revealed that Ronaldo was greeted by another during his recent visit to Iran with Al-Nassr. The hotel he was staying in opted to place a stat<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It's been five years since 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 Cristiano Ronaldo bust was unveiled in Madeira 😅 <a href="https://t.co/m5BwTFvnHy">pic.twitter.com/m5BwTFvnHy</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1508747577830916104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Unfortunately, the mannequin in question bore little resemblance to Ronaldo and the man himself may have been left a little puzzled by its presence when going about his daily business.<center></center>

DID YOU KNOW?

Ronaldo’s visit to Iran generated plenty of interest. Al-Nassr’s <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/watch-fans-run-after-al-nassr-bus-cristiano-ronaldo-mania-hits-iran-gifted-carpet-champions-league-perspolis/blt8aeb4691dbde5300" target="_blank">team bus was chased down the street by hundreds of fans</a> desperate to catch a glimpse of their hero, while banners were placed throughout Tehran displaying messages of support to Ronaldo – who has hit 16 goals through 15 appearances this season.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Another odd Cristiano Ronaldo statue that looks nothing like him! Al-Nassr superstar greeted in Iran by bizarre sculpture placed in hotel lobby | Goal.com Nigeria

Another odd Cristiano Ronaldo statue has materialised, with this one looking nothing like the Portuguese superstar either.