Portugal is preparing to pay a special tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo. On the occasion of the reception of Denmark, Saturday evening in Braga, the Seleçao players will all wear the number 7 when they enter the pitch, reports
In Bola. A symbolic initiative to salute the greatest legend of Portuguese football who has just ended his international career.
This match against Denmark will be the first for the Portuguese selection since the announcement of the international retirement of “CR7” on November 5. At 41, the Al-Nassr striker bowed out with an exceptional record: 234 caps and 146 goals, two world records. His mark on Portuguese football will remain immense.
This initiative was decided on Thursday during a meeting bringing together Pedro Proença, the president of the Portuguese Federation, the coach Jorge Jesus and the three captains Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and Bruno Fernandes. Beyond this entry onto the pitch with the famous number 7, another tribute is planned during the meeting.
A tribute planned from the 7th minute
In the seventh minute, the game will be interrupted to salute the Lusitanian legend one last time, with the agreement of UEFA. A nod to this number that has become inseparable from Cristiano Ronaldo over the course of his 23 years in the national team.
It now remains to be seen whether the main interested party will be present in the stands of the Braga municipal stadium. For the moment, the participation of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in this tribute has not been confirmed.
