IF THIS story is true then the debate over whether Cristiano Ronaldo is an egomaniac or just misunderstood is over.
Given its origins lay in Madrid, where Ronaldo has become arguably world sport’s biggest superstar, it doesn’t look good for the 30-year-old striker.
A likeness of Ronaldo has been on display at Madrid’s wax museum since it was unveiled in December 2013.
A Spanish radio station recently interviewed the museum’s communication director, Gonzalo Presa, who revealed the extreme lengths Ronaldo went to make sure his model was kept in pristine condition. “Cristiano told us to be sure his figure was perfect,” Presa told Cadena Ser Catalunya according to ESPNFC.
“He sent his own hairstylist to brush his figure once a month.”
You read that correctly. He sent a stylist to do the hair — which Presa said is natural and comes from India — on his likeness. Every month.
The bizarre revelation came just days after Ronaldo’s Real Madrid stumbled to a costly 1-1 draw with Villarreal at home to tighten the Spanish league title race. Ronaldo gave Madrid the lead in the 52nd minute with a penalty he earned and converted. But Madrid squandered Ronaldo’s league-leading 30th goal of the season when it conceded a goal to Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side still had 25 minutes left to push for a winner in a back-and-forth finale.
And even though Ronaldo went close three times to getting a second goal, Madrid also could have lost if not for goalkeeper Iker Casillas’ late save to deny Luciano Vietto… see more
source: news.com.au
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