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One No.7, One Legend, Forever! Portugal Make Permanent Change to Iconic Shirt Number in Tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo
The federation added a small internal dash to the shirt design as Portugal prepares tributes for Ronaldo and keeps the No. 7 in use under UEFA rules.
- On Saturday, the Portuguese Football Federation redesigned the national team's iconic number 7 jersey to honor Cristiano Ronaldo following his international retirement, ensuring the design associated with his historic tenure remains exclusive to his era.
- Following a publicized dispute with Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus regarding his role, Ronaldo retired earlier this month. Despite this late-career controversy, his impact remains undeniable, having led the nation to Euro 2016 glory and two Nations League titles.
- Before the match against Denmark in Braga, every squad member will wear the number 7 shirt to show solidarity. This new design features a small internal dash to distinguish the version, complying with UEFA regulations requiring squad kits numbered 1 through 23.
- Club Brugge winger Carlos Forbs will wear the famous jersey for the current international break as a temporary measure. Milan star Rafael Leao is widely regarded as the primary candidate to inherit the number on a full-time basis.
- Fans at the Estadio Municipal in Braga will honor the former captain with a standing ovation during the seventh minute of the match. Ronaldo's legacy, defined by 146 goals and 234 appearances, will continue to loom large over the next generation of the Selecao.
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The Portuguese Football Federation has decided to permanently apply a redesigned number 7 to the national team uniform to honor the retired Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who played for the national team for 23 years starting in 2003, recently retired after setting a record of 146 goals in 234 international matches.
Portuguese Football Federation introduces new design ahead of Denmark clash following Ronaldo's international retirement
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The design of the number '7' is being changed to commemorate CR7's 23-year historic career and contributions to Portugal.
The Portuguese national team changed the design of the number 7 jersey as a tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after he decided to end his international career.
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