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Superstar Ronaldo meets near-nude clone in Tokyo, AsiaOne News

Cristiano Ronaldo has probably endorsed some freakish products over his illustrious career but this might be the most freakish. It’s thought that his salary and endorsement contracts add up to north of $43 million a year, and the Real Madrid player is unafraid to flaunt his brand and his rather efficient and attractive body in pursuit of ever larger piles of filthy luchre.

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Japan is a common destination for European or American stars who are paid big money to sell products that never see the light of day back home.

Ronaldo also appeared on Japanese TV as part of his marketing campaign and gleefully accepted a request to show off his abs, allowing people on the show to poke and touch him to their excitement.

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While clearly impressive and capable of moving its face thanks to animatronic bits inside it, the dummy in question looks to me like as soon as everyone leaves the room it breaks down crying. The 30-year-old was promoting the electric muscle stimulator which the makers say is ideal for creating that washboard stomach look without the inconvenience of actually working out. Austin then told her followers of the events following her meeting up with Ronaldo, writing: “Bad news is I lost my phone two days ago”. “It’s ideal. I love it”.

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo stands next to his look-alike figure made by a 3D printer during a promotional event in Tokyo