Special tribute to Ronaldo... Portuguese Football Association modifies the number 7 shirt

The Portuguese Football Federation officially announced a modification to the graphic design of the number 7 jersey, which was worn by the legend Cristiano Ronaldo, in honor of him and to commemorate his historic career with the national team following his retirement from international football. Ahead of yesterday’s UEFA Nations League match against Denmark, the Portuguese national team announced a change to the design of the number 7 shirt.

As the team prepared to face Denmark in Braga, officials unveiled the modification: a small horizontal line was added to the center of the number, making the original design worn by Ronaldo distinctive, unique, and unrepeatable.

This visual detail, despite its simplicity, carries significant meaning. It aims to distinguish the version Ronaldo wore during his career from any future iterations, ensuring that this design, associated with his record-breaking achievements, remains exclusive to his era.

The change serves as a lasting tribute to the player. The Portuguese Football Federation shared the update on its social media accounts, accompanied by an emotional message stating: “The time has come to reveal a new number 7, because that number will remain immortal.”

By adding this mark to the number 7, the federation established a visual boundary separating the team’s past from its future. All Portuguese national team players wore the number 7 jersey before the match as a tribute to Ronaldo. The game also featured a pause in the seventh minute, during which the crowd honored Cristiano, who represented Portugal for more than 23 years. Additionally, the Portuguese Football Federation decided to leave Ronaldo’s locker empty at the team’s training headquarters during the first gathering after his retirement.