Panaji: The Goan government has erected a statue of Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. The 410 kg statue was erected near Calangute beach at a cost of Rs 12 lakh. Opposition groups called for a halt to the protests. But
Minister Michael Lobo said the statue was erected to inspire the younger generation and would give wings to Goa’s football dreams. This is the first time a statue of Cristiano has been erected in India.
