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400kg Statue Of Ronaldo In India Spark Controversy
- Statue of Ronaldo causes controversy in India
EKO HOT BLOG reports that statue of five times winner of the prestigious Ballon d’Or Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy in the Indian state of Goa.
The people of Goa have kicked against the erected statue of the Manchester United striker, they objecting to a Portuguese footballer being honored instead of a player from India.
Michael Lobo, a minister in the Goa state government, explained in a tweet that the statue had been erected to promote football and inspire young people to play the game.
Instead, the day after the unveiling of the 400-kilogramme statue, protesters carrying black flags converged on the site to protest, according to Indian news agency IANS on Wednesday.
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