Cristiano Ronaldo statue has buffed crotch after being rubbed by keen female fans

Juventus superstar's nether regions have apparently been rubbed so much that the bronze finish has worn away, accentuating one area in particular

Posted Thursday, January 03, 2019 by Thesun.co.uk

A CRISTIANO RONALDO statue has attracted groups of laughing women due its huge, shiny bulge.

The Juventus superstar's larger-than-life tribute was unveiled at his Pestana CR7 hotel in Funchal, Portugal in 2014.

Cristiano Ronaldo statue has buffed crotch after being rubbed by keen female fans
One tourist grabs a handful as she poses beside the Cristiano Ronaldo statue

Of course visitors want to get a photo alongside the artwork - but doing so has had unexpected consequences.

The groin area has apparently been rubbed so frequently that the bronze has been polished into a hard-to-miss shine.

Fans were quick to notice the generously-sized bulge in the shorts when the statue was opened to the public.

And now it has become a focal point for selfies, with fans seemingly eager to touch it as they pose for holiday snaps.

Cristiano Ronaldo statue has buffed crotch after being rubbed by keen female fans
The groin area has apparently been rubbed so much that a lot of the finish has worn away

Tourist John Rodgers noticed the wear in the private parts - as well as in the hands.

He said: "I just wanted a picture of him to send to my family.

"But as soon as I put on the family WhatsApp group everyone started laughing.

"They couldn't help notice the well-rubbed area between his legs.

"While waiting to get back on the cruise ship I then realised a stream of tourists who were keen to touch that area.

"It seemed to make them all smile, particularly a young blonde lady. She couldn't keep her hands off."

Ronaldo is no stranger to his statues deriding ridicule.

The one unveiled at Madeira Airport in 2017 - likened to Niall Quinn and The Head from CITV show Art Attack - was mocked worldwide and replaced with another.

And this ice sculpture also drew criticism after being shown to the public before last summer's World Cup.