ISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – The match against Denmark will not be an ordinary one for Portugal, as it will mark the beginning of the post-Ronaldo era.

Before the squad was announced, the Portuguese striker and captain revealed his decision to retire from international football, 23 years after making his debut for the national team.

Tomorrow, in Braga, ahead of the Nations League match, all Portuguese players will take to the pitch wearing the number 7 shirt as a tribute to him.

According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the initiative was agreed upon by Portuguese Football Federation president Proença, head coach Jorge Jesus, and captains Bernardo Silva, Rúben Dias and Bruno Fernandes.

A symbolic tribute will also take place in the seventh minute of the match, allowing the fans to join in the celebration, with UEFA’s approval.

Furthermore, given that this is the first national team training camp without CR7, the Portuguese Football Federation has decided to leave Cristiano Ronaldo’s usual room vacant at the Cidade do Futebol – Portugal’s equivalent of Coverciano – in the Casa dos Atletas residence.

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Source: medNews