The Portugal national team has prepared a special tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo in recognition of the Portuguese superstar’s extraordinary contribution over the years.
According to Swiss newspaper Blick, during the match against Denmark, Portugal’s players are expected to take to the pitch wearing shirts bearing the number 7, the iconic number that has been associated with Ronaldo for more than two decades.
The tribute will continue in the seventh minute of the match, when fans are expected to dedicate a special moment to their legendary player.
Portugal has also planned another symbolic gesture. The room Ronaldo used during national team training camps will remain untouched as a sign of respect for one of the greatest footballers in the country’s history.
The 41-year-old brought his international career with Portugal to an end on November 5, following an extraordinary career in which he made 234 appearances and scored 146 goals.
Portugal is now preparing to bid farewell to a legend who turned the number 7 into a symbol of an entire era.
