Portugal to Honour Cristiano Ronaldo With No. 7 Shirt Tribute Against Denmark
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar
Portugal's national football team will wear the No. 7 shirt during their UEFA Nations League match against Denmark at the Estadio Municipal de Braga. The tribute marks the conclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo's two-decade international career following his retirement announcement on November 5. In addition to the pre-match walk-out, the game will pause in the seventh minute to allow fans at the Braga stadium to stand and applaud the former captain. Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proença and head coach Jorge Jesus finalized the plans alongside senior squad leaders Bernardo Silva, Rúben Dias, and Bruno Fernandes. UEFA granted special permission for the stoppage, though Ronaldo's personal attendance at the fixture remains unconfirmed.
Why it matters
The tribute marks a historic farewell for one of football's most decorated international goalscorers, honouring a two-decade career that shaped modern Portuguese football.
Read the original report — Times of India
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