Ronaldo receives artwork of epic overhead kick against Juventus (photos)

- An artist named Mauricio Benitez gifts Ronaldo a piece of art of his famous bicycle-kick

- The Portugal international scored a brilliant over-head for Real Madrid against Juventus

- The artist also known as Mr Bling has done artworks for stars including Messi and Mbappe

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has had his acrobatic kick made into a piece of artwork made from Swarovski crystals.

The Juventus striker was presented with the stunning gift depicting his own piece of footballing art in last season's Champions League.

The piece shows Ronaldo in elevation as he unleashed the strike past the then Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in April.

The goal helped Real Madrid progress past Juve in the quarter finals as Los Blancos went on to win their third successive Champions League title.

The goal was named UEFA Goal of the season which was voted better than Gareth Bale's effort against Liverpool in the final.

Artist Mauricio Benitez also known as Mr Bling - traveled to Turin to personally deliver the piece to Ronaldo.

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On his Instagram, Mr Bling posted a picture with himself and Ronaldo with the caption: "Thank you @Cristiano for believing in my talent we go forward from the hand of God."

And Mr Bling also uploaded a picture with the Juventus forward in October holding up a signed Champions League shirt from this season.

The Colombian artist have also made artwork of high-profile footballers including Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Hulk and Lionel Messi as well as the Kardashians and plenty of other celebrities.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed former England international Ashley Cole as the toughest defender he has ever faced.

While playing under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, Ronaldo came up against Cole on a regular basis in the early stages of his career.

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