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Cristiano Ronaldo's bust sculptor defended his statue by comparing himself to Jesus

"It is impossible to please the Greeks and Trojans. Neither did Jesus please everyone," said the sculptor behind the now infamous bust of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo Statue

A new and unflattering bust of international soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled at a Portuguese airport on Wednesday, sending the internet and world at large into an immediate tizzy.

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On Thursday, the artist behind the goofy Ronaldo statue spoke out and cited Jesus to defend himself.

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