(Eurosport) When Cristiano Ronaldo posted a “good morning” photo to his social media accounts on Thursday, he probably thought little of it.
The backlash on social media was swift. A selection of which can be viewed below:
Cristiano Ronaldo puts his foot on a Buddha-base – manners missing y/n? #CristianoRonaldo #Buddha pic.twitter.com/6inNwnxGvy
— Damo (@Damokyu) October 20, 2016
@Cristiano do u have brain?U are so bad manner,impolite,ignorant,egoistic. Remembr money, fame, name don’t last forevr.U disrespect Buddha?? pic.twitter.com/GUIgpvvJOt
— Bhikkhu Bhaddiya (@BhikkhuBhaddiya) October 20, 2016
How can you put you leg on Gautam
Buddha? They are God not Football…
remove post on FB @Cristiano #nonsensCR7— Siddhinath choudhary (@iamsiddhinath) October 20, 2016
@Cristiano Hi Cristiano, FB post you are with Buddha statue will upset Buddist as it looks disrespectful. Can you please remove? Thanks
— Zam (@Zamster1) October 20, 2016
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