Cristiano Ronaldo Statue Vandalized After Lionel Messi Wins Ballon d'Or

After Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or award this week for a record fifth time in his incredible career, fans showed their approval by defacing a statue of his primary competitor.



The Argentine superstar accomplished much in 2015 for his country and club. Many soccer fans registered their approval for Messi and disapproval for Cristiano Ronaldo, even in Ronaldo's home country of Portugal.
Just 600 miles west of the Portugese mainland lies the archipelago of Madeira, Ronaldo's birthplace. There, the CR7 Museum showcases all of Ronaldo's awards and career achievements. Outside the museum, one can view the bronze statue of Ronaldo that stands just over 11 feet tall.
There's only one problem: The statue has Messi's name written all over it -- literally. The statue was recently vandalized by an unknown perpetrator, immediately after the announcement of the Ballon d'Or award.latinpost