Madeira Airport renamed after Cristiano Ronaldo

The Airport of Madeira, the Atlantic Ocean island birthplace of Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, was renamed in his honour on Wednesday.

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The Portuguese footballer said it is a very special thing for him that the airport was renamed after him. He also added that people know that he is very proud of his root.

“To see this airport bear my name is a very special thing, everyone knows I am proud of my roots.” he said.

Ronaldo, speaking at the  naming ceremony attended by his family, Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister Antonio Costa, and some 5,000 fans, added: “I didn’t ask for this, but I’m not a hypocrite and I acknowledge that it honours me and that makes me happy.”

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