Portugal plan and stage a tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after his international retirement by changing the way the No. 7 appears on their kits and having the national squad wear Ronaldo’s number in their next match. Multiple outlets report that Portugal players will wear a No. 7 jersey for the game versus Denmark, framing it as an emotional farewell and a way to keep Ronaldo’s legacy tied to the number.
Several reports describe the change in practical terms: Portugal “immortalises” the No. 7 with a redesigned font or permanent adjustment to the shirt so the number is forever associated with Ronaldo. The Guardian adds that the original No 7 design is preserved while Portugal makes the change, and it also provides context on Ronaldo’s Portugal career totals and titles. Other outlets focus more on the match-day tribute—what players wear and that supporters will applaud, with some also mentioning a banner in the stands.
Across coverage, the main differences are in how much background detail is included (career figures and context in some outlets versus match-day visuals in others) and in the specific description of the kit change (permanent redesign versus “different number 7” styling).
