Nacional da Madeira CD Nacional are one of Madeira’s best-known football clubs, with their history permanently linked to Cristiano Ronaldo. The future global superstar developed at Nacional after moving within the island as a young player, making the club an important part of his early football story. Nacional have also established themselves as regular participants in the Primeira Liga and have experienced European competition. The black-and-whites play at Estádio da Madeira, high above Funchal with striking views across the island.