Football fans take note: here's what you need to see in Lisbon to discover the city through the eyes of Cristiano Ronaldo!

Sporting Club de Portugal, the springboard for Cristiano Ronaldo

Originally from Madeira, an island renowned for its natural treasures, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Lisbon and Sporting Club de Portugal in 1997, aged just 11. His career took off in 2003, when he played against Manchester United in the inaugural match at the José Alvalade stadium. Having caught the eye of Manchester United's directors, he joined the English club a year later. For football fans, a visit to the stadium and its museum is a must. It's a great opportunity to (re)discover and remember the greatest moments of the green and white club since 1906. If possible during your stay, attend a match to soak up the atmosphere. You won't be disappointed. A stone's throw from the stadium is the Lisbon Museum, an equally interesting cultural venue.

There is another club inLisbon. Although Cristiano Ronaldo didn't play there, visitors can still go to the Estadio de la Luz, home of Benfica, Sporting's historic rival.

Relaxing in Parc Edouard VII, the symbolic site of the footballer's adolescence

When he arrived in Lisbon, the young 'CR7' lived in the Dom José residence, at 79 avenue Duque de Loulé, near the Marquis de Pombal square, in the centre of the Portuguese capital. It's easy to stroll through the streets of this friendly neighbourhood before reaching Parc Edouard VII, just a few minutes away on foot. A quiet, leafy spot with magnificent views over the city. There's no doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo must have spent several hours there as a teenager.

Spend a night in a hotel in your name

Cristiano Ronaldo is much more than a footballer. The proof is in the pudding: in 2016, he invested over €37 million in the Pestana hotel group and opened a 4-star hotel branded "CR7". Located in the historic Baixa district, it has 82 rooms, as well as a restaurant and bar called the "CR7 corner". Guests can enjoy a range of cocktails designed by experienced mixologists.