Portugal have found a touching way to honour Cristiano Ronaldo after his international retirement. The Portuguese Football Federation has reportedly decided to keep the legendary captain’s room empty during the national team’s latest training camp.
Portugal Make Touching Gesture to Honour Cristiano Ronaldo After His Retirement
Portugal have made a special and emotional decision to honour Cristiano Ronaldo following his retirement from international football, showing just how much the legendary captain means to his country.
The 41-year-old officially ended his 23-year international career on November 5, leaving behind an incredible legacy with the Portuguese national team.
Now, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has reportedly found a meaningful way to pay tribute to its greatest goalscorer.
Portugal leave Ronaldo’s special room empty
According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the FPF has decided not to give Cristiano Ronaldo’s former room to another player during the national team’s November training camp.
Room number 201 at the Cidade do Futebol training centre, which Ronaldo used for many years, has been left empty as a sign of respect.
The room had become a familiar part of Ronaldo’s life whenever he joined the national team.
Instead of immediately giving it to another player, Portugal decided to preserve the space during their first training camp without the former captain.
The emotional gesture recognises Ronaldo’s remarkable contribution to Portuguese football over more than two decades.
Portugal prepare more tributes for Ronaldo
The special decision comes after FPF president Pedro Proença promised to celebrate Ronaldo’s incredible international career.
The federation has also indicated that further tributes are being planned, although the full details have not yet been announced.
Ronaldo retired with 234 international appearances and 146 goals, becoming one of the greatest players in football history.
He helped Portugal win Euro 2016 and two UEFA Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025.
His achievements have made him a national hero and an inspiration to generations of young Portuguese footballers.
A new era begins without Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal are now preparing for their first matches since Ronaldo’s retirement.
Jorge Jesus’ team will face Denmark on November 14 before travelling to Wales on November 17 in the UEFA Nations League.
For the first time in many years, the squad must prepare for an international campaign without its legendary No. 7.
Although Ronaldo will no longer play for Portugal, the decision to leave room 201 empty shows that his legacy remains an important part of the national team’s identity.
And with more tributes expected in the future, Portuguese football is preparing to give its former captain the recognition he deserves.
