Portugal will hold a farewell program on Saturday to recognize Cristiano Ronaldo following his retirement from international football. Ahead of the team's upcoming Nations League fixture against Denmark, every Portuguese squad member will take to the pitch wearing the number 7 jersey to pay tribute to the forward. Alongside the ceremony, the Portuguese Football Federation announced a permanent adjustment to the national side's shirt design. Moving forward, a line will be rendered through the center of the number 7 on Portugal jerseys. This structural alteration ensures that the original number design used during Ronaldo's international career remains permanently linked to his legacy. The exact look he sported while playing for the national team will always be inextricably linked to him alone.
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Portugal to Honor Cristiano Ronaldo with Permanent Number 7 Jersey Change
All national team players will wear the number seven shirt during a tribute before Saturday's match against Denmark.
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In short
- Portugal will stage a farewell ceremony for Cristiano Ronaldo before Saturday's match against Denmark.
- All squad members will enter the field wearing number 7 jerseys in honor of the retired forward.
- The Portuguese Football Federation will add a permanent line through the number 7 on future national team shirts.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/portugal-to-honor-cristiano-ronaldo-with-permanent-number-7-jersey-20261114
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