The recently unveiled statue of Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese Manchester United footballer in the Indian state of Goa, has drawn controversy from locals, according to the BBC.
The statue weighing 410 kg was installed in Calangute in the state of Goa, where football is very popular. At the same time, Goa is a former Portuguese colony, which was annexed to India 60 years ago.
Activist Guru Shirodkar stated that "there are many offended freedom fighters in Goa." “To erect a monument to the Portuguese footballer this year is blasphemous. We condemn this, ”said Shirodkar.
Maradona statue erected at Buenos Aires airport Football Other opponents of the statue's installation believe that Indian footballers such as Samir Naik and Bruno Coutinho deserve a monument just as much. During the unveiling of the statue, some people waved black flags in protest, the Times of India reported.
Cricket is the most popular sport in India, but in several regions of the country, including the states of Goa and Kerala, the English Premier League is very popular, in which the 36-year-old Ronaldo is currently playing.
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