Before kickoff against Denmark, every Portugal player and mascot donned the iconic number 7 shirt while supporters unfurled a commemorative banner in the stands. The national team also permanently redesigned the jersey font to feature a horizontal strike through the digit, replicating how the forward writes it. The celebratory atmosphere was subsequently dampened when Denmark handed the hosts a 4-1 loss behind a two-goal performance from Rasmus Hojlund. Despite the setback, Portugal remain three points clear at the top of League A Group Four heading into their final group match against Wales.
Key points
Portugal remain in first place in League A Group Four with 12 points despite suffering a…: Portugal remain in first place in League A Group Four with 12 points despite suffering a home defeat to Denmark.
Ronaldo's final competitive match for his country was a 1-0 Nations League win against Wa…: Ronaldo's final competitive match for his country was a 1-0 Nations League win against Wales on September 24.
Portugal can secure their position in the group when they conclude the stage on the road…: Portugal can secure their position in the group when they conclude the stage on the road against bottom-placed Wales.
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Portugal paid tribute to
Cristiano Ronaldo in their first match since the forward announced his retirement from international football, with every player wearing his iconic No. 7 jersey before their UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark on Saturday.
The tribute extended beyond the players, with the young mascots accompanying them also wearing the No. 7 shirt. Supporters in the stands displayed a banner reading "Obrigado, capi7ão" — "Thank you, captain" — alongside images of Ronaldo lifting the European Championship and Nations League trophies.
Portugal also made a change to the way the No. 7 is written on their shirts to honour Ronaldo's legacy. The new design features a horizontal line crossing through the number, similar to the way Ronaldo used to write it.
“Time to debut a new 7. Because there's one that will be eternal,” the Portuguese national team wrote on social media on Saturday. The post also included a goat emoji, referring to Ronaldo as the Greatest Of All Time.
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