Over the years, the popularity and legacy of Cristiano Ronaldo have earned him an array of honors on and off the field. The Portuguese government even named his hometown’s local airport as a tribute to him. The Madeira airport is well-known for bearing the veteran’s name, but it is currently making headlines for a much graver matter.

Regrettably, the people of the striker’s hometown had to face a predicament as the airport experienced a temporary shutdown due to a smoke alert. Airport officials took this decision as a precautionary measure to address the incident. Let’s dive deeper into how the situation unfolded.

Ronaldo’s hometown avoids major mishap

While Ronaldo is enjoying his vacation with loved ones in Sardinia, the people of his hometown escaped a terrible tragedy. This comes after a smoke alert was detected in the cargo area during the pre-takeoff preparations of a Ryanair plane bound for Lisbon. The alert was seen just before takeoff.

The aircraft’s captain reported the anomaly to the control tower, which led to the triggering of the emergency plan at the Cristiano Ronaldo Airport. Multiple airport fire department resources were alarmed instantly, which subsequently resulted in the closure of the runway. As a precautionary measure, all passengers and crew on flight FR384 were evacuated.

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The flight was meant to fly to Lisbon at 15:15. It was at that moment, the incident occurred. And thankfully, the airport officials took control of the situation. Currently, other flights are proceeding with normal takeoffs and landings, as stated by DNOTICIAS.PT. Nevertheless, it’s good to hear that a terrible tragedy was avoided.

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Ronaldo will also be happy to hear that nothing severe happened in his hometown. After all, the country and the city have quite a special place in his heart. In fact, he even has a plan to settle there in the homeland in the future. But, unfortunately, that plan faced a major setback. Apparently, his dream $30 million project turned into a nightmare for his neighbors.

Cristiano Ronaldo receives a major setback on his dream $30 million project

Ronaldo is already planning his soothing post-retirement life, as he is currently building a dream mansion in Cascais, Lisbon. However, the construction process has been anything but smooth. According to commentator Adriano Silva Martins, privacy concerns have been major roadblocks.

Moreover, neighbors are also facing severe problems. Initially estimated at $16.3 million, the project’s cost has now skyrocketed to an astounding $27 million. Ronaldo’s plan to expand his estate by purchasing adjacent land has also been thwarted by the Champalimaud family, owners of the golf course, who are unwilling to sell. Martins also cast doubt on the possibility that Ronaldo may not even live in his dream mansion anymore.

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However, it’s not like Cristiano has been looking to retire any time soon as he is focused on his team in Saudi. What is your take on this? Let us know in the comments.