Pictures: Ronaldo statue unveiled in hometownPublished22 December 2014Image caption, Here it is. Measuring in at 3.4m tall, the statue takes pride of place in Ronnie's hometown of Funchal on the island of Madeira, which is part of Portugal.Image caption, And Ronaldo came to see it. The statue is actually part of the Real Madrid forward's personal museum in the town - which contains medals, trophies and pictures from the 29-year-old's glittering career.Image caption, And it wasn't long before people came to see it. "This is a very special moment, to have a statue of me," Ronaldo said.Image caption, And while he was visiting his hometown , the former Manchester United superstar received the Medal of Merit from the people who run Madeira. Doesn't he look proud!?