On this occasion, a statue in honor of the Portuguese phenomenon was unveiled at Times Square in New York. The statue is approximately 3 meters and 60 centimeters tall and is made of bronze, with CR7 wearing the jersey of the Portuguese national team and the celebration with the finger to silence everyone.

Cristiano Ronaldo is more than just a football player,” sculpter Sergio Furnari said. “He is a symbol of perseverance, excellence, and global unity that inspired me on the creation of

The 12ft (3.6m) bronze sculpture, created by Sergio Furnari, was revealed on the soccer superstar's 40th birthday.

The Portuguese icon marked his birthday with two goals for Al Nassr before fans took part in their own nod to CR7.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be honored on his 40th birthday in New York's Times Square where a crowd of fans are expected to gather to perform a mass celebration in his honor