Hong Kong has unveiled the first Cristiano Ronaldo Museum in Asia and the journey of the Portuguese icon is celebrating from modest start in Madeira to Global Stardom with Al-Nassr.
Among the highlights are five balloon d’Or trophies, signed shirts, boots and a replica of his bedroom in childhood.
The project, which positions Hong Kong as a cultural gateway to Asia, also contains audiovisual content about his career at Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.
Tomás Foes, a representative of the family office of the player, stated that it is not only a museum, but a cultural destination that reflects the mentality and message of Cristiano of perseverance.
Visitors can also enjoy the first official CR7 Life Store, located on the seventh floor of Times Square Mall in Causeway Bay. The store offers clothing, home goods and scents compiled by Cristiano Ronaldo himself.
A Portuguese café, which serves handmade pastries, pays tribute to the roots of Ronaldo. Select Merchandise will also be available on Hkexpress flights, the museum’s aviation partner.
The museum contains football simulators and conversations, aimed at attracting visitors to mainland China, Japan and South Korea.
This new project comes for Hong Kong at an important time, because it wants to increase its image and tourism after the controversy around Lionel Messi earlier this year.
The Argentinian star, who led his country to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, did not play in a very published friendship between Inter Miami and a local team, with reference to a leg injury.
Only a few days later, however, Messi appeared in a competition in Japan, frustrating Hong Kong -fans frustrating and give rise to the requirements for restitutions.
Event organizer Tatler Asia ultimately offered a refund of 50% and withdrew a public financing request from HK $ 16 million (approximately 2.03 million USD).
Ronaldo: Club, Individual Performance
Ronaldo is currently playing for Saudi -Arabia Club Al Bassey, with whom he came to Manchester United in 2022.
He has won competition titles in Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.
He also won the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup in United and Madrid.
He has won the Ballon d’Or prize five times, the best FIFA Men’s Player Award twice remarkable prizes.
The 40-year-old led Portugal to the Euro 2016 title, which was their very first big title at senior level.
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