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One No.7, one legend, forever! Portugal make permanent change to iconic shirt number in tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portuguese Football Federation added a small cross to the shirt number to honor Ronaldo’s 146 goals and 234 caps while keeping the squad number in use.

  • Portugal debuts a redesigned number 7 jersey today against Denmark in the Nations League, featuring a small internal dash to honor Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement.
  • The Portuguese Football Federation implemented the graphic update following Ronaldo's retirement earlier this month to preserve the version associated with his historic career and records.
  • FIFA stipulations prevent Portugal from retiring the jersey, as UEFA regulations require squads numbered 1 through 23; the design creates a visual boundary between Ronaldo's era and the future.
  • Club Brugge winger Carlos Forbs will wear the jersey today in Braga, where fans plan a 60-second stoppage and a seventh-minute tribute to celebrate the former captain.
  • AC Milan star Rafael Leao is the primary candidate to inherit the number long-term, though Ronaldo leaves behind 146 goals and glory at Euro 2016 that will define the legacy.
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Portugal changes how No. 7 is written to honor Cristiano Ronaldo

BRAGA, Portugal (AP) — The Portugal soccer team is making a change to how the No. 7 is written to honor the recently-retired Cristiano Ronaldo.

·Toronto, Canada
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Number Changed! Special Gesture for Ronaldo

In honor of the superstar Cristiano Ronaldo who resigned from the national team, the Portuguese Football Association has changed the design on the jersey with number 7.

·Vienna, Austria
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Portuguese Football Federation Changes Design of the Number "7" in the Jersey of the Selection in Honor of Ronaldo

The unmarked "7" is reserved for CR7. Carlos Forbs opens this Saturday the new jersey in front of Denmark, in the League of Nations, with a different number 7.

·Lisboa, Portugal
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Portugal: Number 7 Changes Shape in Honor of Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal welcomes Denmark for the 5th matchday of the Nations League and the federation has decided to honor Cristiano Ronaldo

·Marousi, Greece
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Daily Post NigeriaDaily Post Nigeria
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Portugal changes style of 'No.7' on shirt after Ronaldo's retirement

Portugal have announced a change to the No.7 style on their shirts. It is a tribute to the Cristiano Ronaldo era. Ronaldo announced his retirement from…

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Portugal FA to change No. 7 jersey design as tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portugal Football Association have announced a change to the design on the No. 7 jersey as way of paying tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo's career.

·United States
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
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