The Real Madrid striker will be decorated by Aníbal Cavaco Silva, President of Portugal, at the Belém Palace (Lisbon)

Cristiano Ronaldo will be named ‘Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry’ at the Belém Palace (Lisbon) tomorrow by Aníbal Cavaco Silva, the President of Portugal.

The Portuguese forward is set to receive the honour due to “the president’s decision, which aims to honour an internationally-renowned athlete who is a symbol of Portugal throughout the world, contributing to the country’s international reach and an example of perseverance for younger generations”.