Overview
- The Federación Portuguesa de Fútbol announced a permanent graphic change to the national team’s number 7 and will reserve the previous design as a memorial to Cristiano Ronaldo.
- The redesign is primarily a small internal line added to the digit so no other player will wear the exact 7 Ronaldo used while the numeral itself remains available for squad use.
- The new design was applied for Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Denmark, and Depor reported that players staged a collective tribute by wearing 7 on their shirts for that game.
- Reports differ over who wore the redesigned 7 in the match, with Depor naming Carlos Forbs and LA NACION naming Rafael Leão, highlighting short-term uncertainty about the shirt’s immediate bearer.
- Ronaldo retired from international play on November 5 after a 23-year Portugal career with 234 caps and 146 goals, and the federation framed the kit change as a way to honor his legacy while preserving roster flexibility.