By Adenike Lawal
Hundreds of fans thronged a luxury mall in Hong Kong on Monday for the grand opening of the CR7 LIFE Museum, the first exhibition outside Portugal dedicated to football legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
The museum showcases Ronaldo’s illustrious career with displays of his Golden Boot, signature jerseys, rare memorabilia, and life-sized statues, including one in traditional Saudi attire, highlighting his recent move to Al Nassr.
“It’s a dream come true,” said 14-year-old Alvin Lai, first in line among over 100 fans. University student Henry Singh added, “He’s 40 and still going strong.”
The launch coincides with Ronaldo’s new two-year deal with Al Nassr and the club’s scheduled pre-season tournament in Hong Kong next month.
Tomas Froes, a representative of Ronaldo’s family office, hinted that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner may visit the museum.
“This space inspires people to dream big,” he said.
Covering 12,000 square feet, the exhibition will remain in Hong Kong for a year before heading to mainland China.
