A historic show of respect! Portugal squad to take the field in number 7 shirts

Portugal’s players will take to the pitch wearing the legendary number 7 shirts ahead of tomorrow evening’s clash with Denmark, as a powerful tribute to their greatest-ever goalscorer, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Details: According to The Touchline, the Portuguese Football Federation has prepared a truly grand and moving tribute for its celebrated captain, who has brought his international career to a close. As well as the entire team taking the field in iconic number 7 shirts, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will receive a special historic honour in front of a packed stadium just before kick-off.

Organisers are keeping all the details of the tribute under wraps, but the ceremony is said to be designed to unite fans and teammates in celebrating the legacy of a player who rewrote just about every record in the book for European greats.

It is worth noting that Cristiano Ronaldo devoted more than two decades to Portugal, leading the country to its historic victory at Euro 2016 and triumph in the UEFA Nations League, while also setting the all-time world record for goals scored for a national team.

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