'Welcome to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport'

The airport at Funchal, Madeira has been renamed after one of its most famous sons, and will from now on be known as the Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.

The decision to change the name of the airport on the island was taken by the Regional Government at a council meeting and was made to show Madeira’s appreciation to the Portuguese international footballer for raising the profile of the region

Injured Cristiano Ronaldo has 'no chance' of making Super Cup clash... as Real Madrid superstar eyes new deal and Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of the UEFA Super Cub clash with Sevilla as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

The Portugal captain led his side to victory at the European Championship, although was forced out of the final after a clash with France's Dimitri Payet. He has been enjoying an extended break in his home island of Madeira before eventually returning to the Bernabeu.

Between visiting his personal museum - where he put some finishing touches to a waxwork model of himself - and having a hotel and the island's airport named in his honour, he gave an update on his return to club action - revealing he will miss the showpiece match between the Champions League winners and Europa League champions on August 9. 

Quoted by Portuguese news agency Lusa, he said: 'I am completely ruled out for the ninth because my return date is the 10th, there is no chance.' 

The 31-year-old also addressed the prospect of renewing his contract in Madrid.

'I spoke to the president on the phone and when I get to Madrid, we will talk about it,' he sai

CRISTIANO RONALDO could have a new girlfriend in the form of stunning Mexican actress Eiza Gonzales.

Although they were not doing anything saucy in the photo, rumours have flown around that Gonzalez, 26, is Ronaldo’s new flame.

The Real Madrid superstar, also the world’s highest paid athlete, broke up Russian model Irina Shayk, who has since shacked up with US actor Bradley Cooper.

And while Ronaldo has been snapped with many female companions since, it is not the first time him and brunette Eiza have been linked.

As well as the rumours of her attendance at Portugal’s win over France, she herself recently published an image at the Stade de France in Paris, where thQuentin Tarantino and directed by Robert Rodriguez.

Meanwhile a former WAG who hit headlines when ex-Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn left his pregnant wife for her shared a picture of herself posing next to Ronaldo.

Gorgeous blonde Verena Kerth, 35, now a TV presenter in Germany, posted the image with the caption: “Footballers look good on me huh?” to her thousands of Instagram followers.

Cristiano Ronaldo takes control of his boat while in Ibiza

Having captained his country to victory at Euro 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo was pictured trying his hand as skipper of a boat in Ibiza.

The Real Madrid and Portugal superstar is still recovering from a knee injury he sustained in the final against France by relaxing on holiday with his family and friends. 

Ronaldo shared a picture of himself at the wheel of a private yacht he has chartered with the one word description, 'Captain'.

As Ronaldo laps up the Ibiza sun, his Real Madrid team-mates are preparing for their pre-season International Champions Cup tournament against the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Chelsea.

The Portugal talisman experienced a bitter-sweet Euro 2016 final, having to leave the field on a stretcher in tears after a first half collision with Dimitri Payet. He then encouraged his team from the sideline and watched on as Eder's extra time winner snatched victory from host nation France.

The 31-year-old has been nursing his injured knee and attended a specialist clinic to receive oxygen treatment in an attempt to accelerate the recovery. 

However, it has emerged that Ronaldo will miss the UEFA Super Cup final against Sevilla which is to be played in Norway on August 9

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set to fight for Uefa's best European player gong - as Will Grigg ties with Paul Pogba

Will Grigg’s cult status continues to blaze after the Wigan Athleticstriker was named by Uefa as the joint 25th best player in Europe, level with Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.

The European governing body have revealed their nominations for the title of the continent’s best player, featuring usual suspectsCristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, in a list including new entriesRiyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy.

The Leicester City pair were in scintillating form as the Foxes stunned the football community to lift the Premier League title, defying 5,000/1 odds, and both are placed above former team-mate N’Golo Kante, who joined Chelsea for £30m on Saturday.

The list, compiled by journalists from across Europe, puts Wigan’s 28-goal hero Grigg level with Juventus centre-back Giorgio Chiellini, Atletico Madrid’s Diego Godin and Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

But the biggest surprise is the parity he shares with Pogba, said to be in the process of securing a world-record £100m transfer back to Manchester United after leaving Old Trafford on Sir Alex Ferguson’s watch in 2012.

Journalists were asked to rank their personal five best players across the entirety of last season and the top 10, as yet unranked, will be settled in August as a judging panel decides who will be crowned Europe’s best footballer.

Messi is the holder of that title but an indifferent season blighted by injury and off-field strife means it is unlikely to Argentine will retain the honour, especially after the Champions League and European Championship winning exploits of rival Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo's rumoured new girlfriend Elisa De Panicis as she sizzles in super sexy lingerie shoot

He led the Portuguese team to victory at the UEFA Euros 2016 earlier this month. 

And while Cristiano Ronaldo's professional career continues to triumph, it seems his personal life is just as successful as he reportedly scored a smouldering new girlfriend.

The 31-year-old sportsman is said to have struck up a romance with Italian reality star Elisa De Panicis, 29, who has been seen sizzling in a stunning new photoshoot.

MailOnline has contacted a representative for Cristiano and Elisa for comment. 

And while she seems to be proclaiming their love, a recent saucy shoot proved exactly why he would be interested as she pulled a number of saucy poses. 

 

Making the most of her phenomenally toned physique, Elisa sizzled in front of the camera as she posed up a storm in an extremely racy black body. 

As she turned to the back she showed off her perky posterior while also flashing her extremely ample assets falling from the top of the cupped top. 

In another shot she distanced herself from lingerie, instead going for a sexy take on boho chic as she pulled on a sheer cover-up while wearing nothing underneath

Cristiano Ronaldo promises to ‘come back stronger’ this season for Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo has assured his supporters that he will ‘come back even stronger’ for Real Madrid this season.

The three-time Ballon d’Or winner was carried off on a stretcher in tears during Portugal’s successful Euro 2016 final victory over Spain earlier this month.

The 31-year-old, desperate to help his team-mates, showed his managerial instincts later in the game; barking tactical instructions to the rest of players alongside Portugal manager Fernando Santos on the sideline.

Reports in Spain claim that the 31-year-old suffered knee ligament damage as a result of an over-exuberant challenge from France’s Dimtri Payet, an injury that is likely to see him miss that start of Real Madrid’s domestic season.

‘Hi everyone! I just wanted to thank all my fans,’ Ronaldo said in a video on his Instagram account.

‘I wanted to tell them that all is well and that I will come back much stronger. Thank you, long live Portugal!

Currently away on holiday, Ronaldo can be seen enjoying the sun with his left knee strapped in a heavy brace as he bids to return to full fitness.

Although no official date has been set for his comeback, Spanish newspaper Marca claim that Zidane will not be able to pick Ronaldo for at least his first three La Liga fixtures