How do you honour a footballer who has already picked up nearly every trophy available to them?
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Champions League, La Liga, and the Premier League and has established a two-way tussle with Lionel Messi for the Ballon D’Or over the last few years.
But the local government in Madeira have found another way to pay tribute to one of their favorite sons – by naming an airport after him.
Ronaldo has followed in the footsteps of the likes of John Lennon after the Aeroporto Da Madeira was named after him.
The signage went up on Friday ahead of the official unveiling on March 29, the day after Portugal take on Sweden in the island’s capital, Funchal.
It adds to a collection of Ronaldo-related establishments that have popped up over the last few years.
A museum has been opened in Madeira, while he has also opened two hotels in Funchal and Lisbon.
Ronaldo is currently with the Portugal national team as they prepare to face Sweden in a friendly match.
The Portuguese star has had a sensational past 12 months, winning the Champions League and Euro 2016 before picking up the Ballon D’Or in December.
