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12th Jan 2015

Video: Amazing 1,100 sketch animation tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo

From Old Trafford to the Bernabeu in 1,100 sketches

Ben Kiely

This video is guaranteed to make you feel ashamed of your own sports-related doodles

Richard Swarbrick aka @RikkiLeaks has really outdone himself with his latest work of art. Ahead of the Ballon d’Or ceremony tonight, the artist released a brilliant animated tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo comprised of 1,100 hand-drawn sketchbook pages featuring the Real Madrid superstar.

The video takes the viewer on a journey throughout the glory days of Ronaldo’s career, beginning with his tenure at Manchester United and closing off with the Real Madrid years.

Swarbrick uses the power of art to reconstruct some of the Portugal captain’s most memorable moments in his storied career, including a selection of his wondergoals, some of his trademark florid footwork and his infamous free-kick taking routine.

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