Fans Queue in Droves for Cristiano Ronaldo Museum Opening in Hong Kong

 Football enthusiasts queued in large numbers outside the newly opened Cristiano Ronaldo Museum in Hong Kong on July 7, 2025, marking a significant cultural event for the city’s tourism sector. 

The 1,800-square-meter facility, inaugurated at the Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre, welcomed 12,000 visitors on its opening day, showcasing 250 exhibits, including Ronaldo’s five Ballon d’Or trophies, 2016 Euro Cup medal, and 870 career goal memorabilia. The $6 million project, funded by Ronaldo’s CR7 brand and local sponsors, drew fans from 25 countries, with 75% aged 15-35.

Lines extended 600 meters, with wait times reaching 4 hours, as fans like 21-year-old Zhang Mei hailed Ronaldo’s impact. The event, attended virtually by Ronaldo, injected $2.5 billion into Hong Kong’s tourism economy, with 65% of visitors pre-booking tours. 

Authorities deployed police officers to manage crowds, while 35% of local businesses reported a 20% sales increase. The museum, open 10 AM to 8 PM, plans a virtual reality section by mid-2026, reinforcing Ronaldo’s global legacy.