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'RIP Legend': Twitter Sad as Meme-Famous Airport Bust of Cristiano Ronaldo Gone

© Photo : Piktur-it ‏/twitterA stolen statue of Cristiano Ronaldo has been replaced yet angry fans are calling for the original to be returned
A stolen statue of Cristiano Ronaldo has been replaced yet angry fans are calling for the original to be returned - Sputnik International
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The night before Portugal's superstar striker scored his historic hat-trick at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, his goofy-looking brass bust from the Madeira Airport was swapped with a new sculpture. Social media users are puzzled by the replacement.

The disappearance of the brass bust of Madeira-born international football legend Cristiano Ronaldo overnight on June 16 has disappointed its fans across the world. The sculpture of his head, which was put in Madeira Airport last year, soon grew into a proper Internet sensation for its doubtful resemblance to the metrosexual Portuguese player, who is particularly known for his attention to his looks.

The work of artist Emanuel Santos was mocked and ridiculed for its goofy smile and face since then, and eventually was replaced with another, unsmiling version featuring a different hairstyle.

​According to the Airport management, CR7 museum asked them to replace the meme-inspiring tribute with a new bust at the request of Ronaldo’s relatives.

​Airport director Duarte Ferreira, in an interview with Madeira Island News, rebuffed the criticism for removing the bust voiced by social media users, saying that “the people have the right to have their opinion”. He also said that the original work has been saved, but they don’t know what to do with it.

For many Twitter users the answer is obvious – they want the sculpture to be back on display. Some even want to petition the airport, asking to get that brass Ronaldo back.

​The replacement hasn’t been well received either.

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