Portugal players wear Ronaldo No. 7 shirts in special tribute
The national team honoured Cristiano Ronaldo by adopting a permanent design change to the number 7 jersey following his international retirement.
Every Portugal player wore Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic No. 7 jersey during their UEFA Nations League match against Denmark on Saturday, according to the Times of India.
The tribute followed Ronaldo's announcement of his international retirement on November 5, ending a 23-year career in which he scored 146 goals in 246 appearances.
The team also introduced a permanent design change to the No. 7 on their shirts, featuring a horizontal line through the number to match how Ronaldo wrote it. The Portuguese national team stated on social media that the change ensures his version of the number remains distinct.
During the match, mascots also wore the No. 7 shirt, while supporters displayed a banner reading "Obrigado, capi7ão" alongside images of Ronaldo lifting the European Championship and Nations League trophies.
Portugal suffered a 4-1 home defeat to Denmark in their first game without the forward, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring twice. Despite the loss, Portugal remains at the top of League A Group Four with 12 points.
The final round of league-phase matches will see Wales host Portugal, while Denmark takes on Norway on Tuesday.