WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo visits his own CR7 museum and waxwork in Saudi Arabia
The Portuguese has posed alongside a new wax figure in Riyadh after the opening of a new space showcasing his football story
Cristiano Ronaldo has taken time out from football and training to visit his new museum and waxwork in Riyadh.
The Portuguese forward, who already has his own museum in Madeira, moved to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr last January and has helped the competition to grow as a host of top footballers followed him out there in the summer.
Ronaldo visited the CR7 Signature Museum and posed with his wax statue, which can be seen wearing a full Al-Nassr kit.
"This is My Story. From Madeira to Saudi Arabia my CR7 Signature Museum now open in Riyadh," the former Manchester United and Real Madrid attacker wrote on Instagram.
According to Time Out Riyadh, "the interactive museum is inspired by the Al Nassr player’s life story and career" and features some of his most important trophies along with personal memorabilia and even interactive game and areas.
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Al-Nassr are currently second in the Saudi Pro League, four points behind leaders Al-Hilal.
Ronaldo's side have won 11 of their 14 matches in the competition so far this term and the Portuguese is the leading scorer with 15 goals in 13 appearances.
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The 38-year-old is closing in on 1,000 professional games at club level and has scored an incredible 739 goals, plus a record 128 in 2015 appearances for Portugal.
He won his first trophy in Saudi Arabia earlier this year as Al-Nassr beat Al-Hilal to claim the Arab Club Champions Cup.
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