ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Portuguese Football Federation has decided to change the design of the number 7 on the national team’s jersey, making it different from the one worn for years by Cristiano Ronaldo. The change will take effect starting with today’s match against Denmark, the fifth round of the Nations League. This decision carries strong symbolic weight, intended to celebrate the Portuguese superstar’s journey and pay homage to his legacy.
“From today, we will have a different number 7 on the jersey, yet one that retains the same essence and the same pride. The previous version will be preserved to immortalize a story that will never be forgotten,” the FPF stated. In a message shared across its channels, the federation highlighted the unbreakable bond between Ronaldo and that number—a number associated with “stories, memories, achievements, and emotions” that will remain forever in the annals of Portuguese football. The tribute concludes with a simple yet meaningful: “Thank you, Cristiano!” The new number 7 will feature a horizontal line through its center. With Portugal, CR7 has won one European Championship and two Nations League titles, scoring 146 goals in 234 appearances.
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