Ronaldo’s wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds
June 10th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 10 (IANS) Ace Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s wax figure has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds here.
One of the most expensive soccer players in the world, Ronaldo’s wax statue was unveiled Wednesday. Aceshowbiz.com reports that it took four months and $218,000 to create the figure.
Ronaldo’s replica joins those of football ace David Beckham and English footballer Steven Gerrard at the museum.
Ronaldo became the most expensive player in football history after having transferred to football club Real Madrid from Manchester United in a deal worth $132 million last year.
The soccer star is currently in South Africa with his team for the FIFA World Cup commencing Friday. Portugal will play their opening match of the World Cup against the Ivory Coast June 15.
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