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Cristiano Ronaldo to have Airport named after him as a honour in Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo is to have an airport named after him on his native island of Madeira after Portugal's Euro 2016 success. The Real Madrid star already has a bronze statue, a museum and a hotel bearing his name in the island's capital city of Funchal, but will soon see the main airport rechristened the Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo airport. Local governor Miguel Albuquerque confirmed the decision, according to  Mundo Deportivo,  with the 31-year-old superstar currently back on the island after holidaying in Ibiza. Ronaldo was recently reported as desperate to play in the Super Cup in early August but Madrid sources say their number 7 is extremely unlikely to feature. The forward was stretchered off in tears during Portugal's Euro 2016 final win over France, but recovered enough to prowl the touch line for the final few minutes and then lift the Henri Delaunay trophy. According to Miguel Albuquerque, the decision is an acknowledgemen...

England Annouces New Manager

Sam Allardyce has been appointed England manager. The 61-year-old signed an initial two-year deal after compensation was agreed with Sunderland, whom he steered to Premier League safety last season. He succeeds Roy Hodgson, who quit after England were knocked out of Euro 2016 in the last 16 by Iceland. Allardyce's first game in charge will be a friendly at Wembley on Thursday, 1 September against as yet unnamed opponents. His first competitive match will be in Slovakia on 4 September as England begin their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup. He leaves Sunderland after nine months, having helped them avoid relegation last season. The Black Cats are now looking for their ninth manager in eight years. A statement from the club read: "The focus of everyone at Sunderland AFC is on moving forward quickly and decisively, with the appointment of the club's new manager to be confirmed at the earliest opportunity." Allardyce, a former Bolton, Newcastle, Blackburn and W...

Facts to Know Before Getting into Fooball

Football as a game is what everyone dream of playing from infant, in most cases as a boy child, your parents tend to buy you football kits. even nowadays, parents do but football kits for girl child. but there are some facts you need to now before going into football and that's what we are going to talk about.  Why get into football? Simple yet endlessly exciting and dramatic, it's the most popular sport in the world for a very good reason! Who is it for? Whatever your age, ability or fitness level, there is a type of football suitable for you. Is there a cheap option? All you really need to play the beautiful game is a football. Kick around on your own or with friends. What if I want a proper workout? Joining a weekly five or 11-a-side game increases your fitness and improves your game. Plus it's a good way to see your mates. Can I take it to another level? There are leagues galore and it's very competitive, with professional clubs recruiting players as yo...