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A Man Sets Fire to Cristiano Ronaldo Statue, Almost Burns Himself and Makes Chilling Threat
The suspect, known for previous incidents, set fire to a replica statue of Cristiano Ronaldo and posted the act online with a threatening message, police said.
- Recently, Instagram user 'Zaino.tcc.filipe' filmed himself setting fire to the bronze replica outside the CR7 Museum in Funchal, and Portuguese authorities confirmed an arrest.
- The statue's history shows the bronze replica was moved in 2016 after earlier vandalism, with reports linking past damage to Lionel Messi fans.
- Footage shows the perpetrator pouring a flammable liquid on the bronze sculpture, setting it alight, then dancing and nearly burning himself in the video clip shared on Instagram.
- The Madeira Regional Command of the Public Security Police said it resolved the situation recently and thanked public informants for helping identify the perpetrator quickly.
- The suspect describes himself on Instagram as `a human being, a freestyle artist and a local`, and the viral Instagram clip carried a religious warning variously reported as `This is God's final warning` and `This is God's last warning`.
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A man burned down the statue with the effigy of the famous player Cristiano Ronaldo, located in Madeira, Portugal, the home island of the attacker. He filmed himself dancing and set fire before publishing the images...
A monument erected in honor of the Portuguese world star in Madeira was desecrated by an ill-wisher.
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