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

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• Portuguese superstar in the Middle East
• Attracts interest wherever he goes
• Recently paid a visit to Tehran

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was famously presented with a bronze bust at Madeira airport in 2017 that left supporters around the world baffled. That production has since been updated, having come in for widespread criticism, but bizarre statues continue to be erected around the world.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  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

• DID YOU KNOW?

  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.

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• WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Ronaldo’s visit to Iran generated plenty of interest. Al-Nassr’s team bus was chased down the street by hundreds of fans 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.

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