Portugal FA to change No. 7 jersey design as tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo
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The governing body for Portuguese football has updated the visual styling of the iconic seventh shirt as a permanent tribute following the recent international retirement of the squad's legendary striker. Because global governing regulations prevent nations from permanently shelving specific squad numbers, leadership instead opted to introduce a unique font and graphic pattern for the digit, featuring a small cross to mark the conclusion of his historic tenure.
This revised aesthetic debuts during Saturday fixture against Denmark in the Nations League.
The legendary forward concluded his national team career holding records for most caps and goals, having accumulated 234 appearances and finding the net 146 times for his country. While a previous fixture saw another teammate briefly inherit the famous numeral following an abrupt departure from camp, federation officials have not yet designated a permanent heir to the jersey.
