Cristiano Ronaldo has taken his legacy world with the grand opening of the CR7 LIFE Museum in Hong Kong – an immersive tribute to each his footballing triumphs and the private journey behind his legend.
Formally opened on July 7 at K11 MUSEA in Tsim Sha Tsui, the attraction, which is an enormous 12,000 sq. toes, drew enormous crowds as hundreds of followers queued to step into Ronaldo’s world.
The museum homes over 40 unique displays, starting from match-worn jerseys and boots to among the most prestigious trophies in soccer – together with his 2008 Ballon d’Or, Golden Boots, and his FIFA Membership World Cup Golden Ball.
But it surely’s not simply concerning the accolades.
Probably the most intimate highlights is a devoted recreation of Ronaldo’s early-career bed room in Lisbon, providing followers a uncommon glimpse into his life off the pitch throughout his childhood – a time when his desires had been simply starting to take form.
Even Ronaldo’s off-the-pitch life makes an look: his YouTube content material studio is on show – although solely VIP ticket holders get to step contained in the duplicate setup he makes use of to attach with tens of millions of followers on-line.
Working via June subsequent yr, the exhibition is predicted to attract over 12 million guests, marking it as one of many greatest football-themed showcases Asia has seen.
The Hong Kong museum marks Ronaldo’s third private museum devoted to his life and profession.
In November 2023, he opened the CR7 Signature Museum in Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital, the place he presently performs for Al-Nassr following his departure from Manchester United.
However the flagship and everlasting location stays the Museu CR7 in Funchal, Madeira – the Portuguese island the place Ronaldo was born and raised. There, followers can discover over 100 of his profession trophies, numerous items of memorabilia and a number of wax figures of the soccer icon.
The museum sits beneath the Pestana CR7 Lodge, a luxurious boutique property co-owned by Ronaldo and the Pestana Group. Every little thing – from the decor and the eating expertise to the rooms themselves – pays homage to the Portuguese star.
Outdoors, a towering bronze statue of Ronaldo greets guests, cementing the location as the final word vacation spot for his followers.
