The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has announced a new design for the number 7 on Portugal’s national team shirts as a tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo and his remarkable legacy.
The federation explained that the decision is aimed at preserving the significance of the iconic number, which has become closely associated with Ronaldo’s achievements, memories and contributions to Portuguese football.
In a statement, the FPF said: “This is another way to eternalise the meaning of such a special number and honour the legacy it represents for us.”
It added that Ronaldo’s story, achievements and emotions would forever remain connected to the number 7.
“From today, we will thus have a different number 7 on the shirt, with the same essence and the same pride, reserving the previous one for the eternalisation of a story that will never be forgotten. Thank you, Cristiano!” the federation stated.
Ronaldo, who has worn the number 7 for Portugal for much of his international career, remains the country’s all-time leading goalscorer and one of the most celebrated players in its football history.
