Portugal are preparing an extraordinary tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following his international retirement. Every player will wear his famous No. 7 shirt before the Denmark match, with another emotional moment planned during the game.
Portugal Prepare Never-Before-Seen Tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo After His Retirement
Portugal are preparing an extraordinary tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following his retirement from international football, with the entire national team set to take part in a special ceremony honouring their legendary former captain.
The emotional tribute will take place before Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Denmark on November 14 at the Estádio Municipal de Braga.
And the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has reportedly received UEFA’s approval for two remarkable gestures dedicated to Ronaldo.
Every Portugal player to wear Ronaldo’s iconic No. 7 shirt
According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, every Portugal player will walk onto the pitch wearing Ronaldo’s famous No. 7 shirt before the match.
The unprecedented gesture will see the entire squad wearing the same iconic number to celebrate Ronaldo’s incredible international career.
The decision was made during a meeting involving FPF president Pedro Proença, head coach Jorge Jesus and senior players Bernardo Silva, Rúben Dias and Bruno Fernandes.
The tribute will recognise Ronaldo’s extraordinary contribution to Portuguese football since making his international debut in August 2003.
Special tribute planned for the seventh minute
Portugal are also preparing another emotional moment during the match against Denmark.
In the seventh minute, supporters at the stadium are expected to take part in a special tribute to the legendary No. 7.
Both gestures have reportedly received permission from UEFA.
The number seven became one of the most recognisable symbols in football during Ronaldo’s career, making the planned tribute especially meaningful.
Jorge Jesus praises emotional Ronaldo tribute
Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has publicly supported the federation’s decision.
Speaking ahead of the Denmark match, Jesus described the tribute as a brilliant idea.
The coach also stressed that Ronaldo’s 23 years of service to Portugal and his influence on world football should never be forgotten.
Jesus believes Ronaldo remains an important example for Portugal’s younger players, even after leaving the national team.
Portugal begin a new era without Ronaldo
The Denmark match will be Portugal’s first international fixture since Ronaldo announced his retirement from the national team.
Ronaldo helped his country win Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025, becoming one of the greatest players in Portugal’s history.
The FPF has also reportedly kept his usual room at the national team’s training centre empty during the latest international camp.
Now, with an entire team preparing to wear his famous No. 7 shirt, Portugal are ready to give Ronaldo another unforgettable tribute.
Although the legendary captain will no longer represent his country on the pitch, his legacy will remain a special part of Portuguese football.
