Cristiano Ronaldo statue unveiled in Times Square

Over in the U.S., a statue of Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled in New York City's Times Square on Wednesday.

Standing at approximately 366 centimeters tall, the bronze statue was created by sculptor Sergio Furnari, to celebrate Ronaldo's 40th birthday.

The statue was mounted on a truck and painted in green, red, and gold, the colors of the Portuguese flag.

The event attracted a large crowd of fans, many waving Portuguese flags and chanting Ronaldo's signature "Siu" celebration.

The statue will be taken on a tour around the world by the creator.