Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsFriday, June 19, 2026

The artist behind the Cristiano Ronaldo sculpture made an equally horrific one of Gareth Bale

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

The sculptor responsible for the horrific Cristiano Ronaldo sculpture that stole the internet’s hearts is back at it again — this time being commissioned to immortalize Gareth Bale in bronze.

At this point Emanuel Santos, the artist behind the cultures is fast becoming the most famous sculptor of the 21st century, which is kind of horrific when you think about it. Anyway, let’s see how close he got this time.

- Bale looks like a villain in a movie about the Roman Empire.

- Now we know what it would look like if Gareth Bale and Danny Trejo became one person.

- Why did his mouth get so small?

Now we just need to compare these suckers.

Oh God, it’s a nightmare.

More in Lookit

Lookit
The 2023 cheese rolling champion face-planted, got a concussion, and regrets nothingThe 2023 cheese rolling champion face-planted, got a concussion, and regrets nothing
Lookit

Cheese rolling remains the stupidest, most dangerous sport in the world.

By James Dator
Lookit
There’s a ‘Mighty Ducks’ reboot TV show, and Emilio Estevez is backThere’s a ‘Mighty Ducks’ reboot TV show, and Emilio Estevez is back
Lookit
19 of the most absurd sports photos of the decade19 of the most absurd sports photos of the decade
Lookit

So many memes and funny sports moments to choose from!

By SB Nation Staff
Lookit
The history of the Turkey Leg Award, Thanksgiving’s best traditionThe history of the Turkey Leg Award, Thanksgiving’s best tradition
Lookit

Praise John Madden.

By Jessica Smetana
Lookit
17 sports Halloween costumes ideas for 201917 sports Halloween costumes ideas for 2019
Lookit

Your friends will be saying: “I wish I’d thought of that!”

By SB Nation Staff
Lookit
The ‘Bottle Cap Challenge’ is the newest sport for celebrities, and I’m here for itThe ‘Bottle Cap Challenge’ is the newest sport for celebrities, and I’m here for it
Lookit

Who knew John Mayer had kicking skills?

By James Dator