An incredible piece of art, which was done by an African artist in honour of Cristiano Ronaldo was recently shared online with it being said that it took the artwork a total of 75 hours to complete. Check it out!
To see the abovementioned painting, scroll through the gallery above
What's the story?
When it comes to legacy in the beautiful game, very few footballers can boast the accomplishments of Ronaldo. The five-time UEFA Champions League winner and also, five-time Ballon d'Or winner, is one of the most celebrated ballers of his generation.
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This is demonstrated perfectly by the legions of fans he amassed over his playing days and now boasts the biggest social media followings of any player in the game, in fact, he is the most followed person on various online platforms today.
That being said, a Nigerian artist by the name of Mayor Olajide recently had an impressive piece of art showcased by fans on Twitter, where his work was appreciated and retweeted with the hope of eventually catching the eye of CR7.
75 Hours
In a glance over Olajide's Instagram page, it's seen that he posted the artwork back in July, however, images of the Ronaldo painting went viral recently.
According to various posts, it's believed it took the artist some 75 hours to complete, with it being an accurate and attention-to-detail painting.
To see the abovementioned painting, scroll through the gallery above
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