Portugal change No. 7 jersey design following Cristiano Ronaldo’s international retirement
Ronaldo’s iconic jersey is about to be permanently altered.
The Portugal national football team have announced a change to their iconic No. 7 jersey following Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced the change on social media on Saturday, November 14.
According to the video shared by the FPF, the new Portugal jersey will add a cross to the No. 7. This will ensure that the original design worn by the legendary forward will never be worn by another player, preserving it as a part of Ronaldo’s legacy.
“This is another way to eternalise the meaning of such a special number and honour the legacy it represents for us,” a statement from the FPF read.
“Because there are stories, memories, all the achievements and emotions, which will forever be linked to Cristiano Ronaldo.
“From today we will thus have a different number 7 on the sweater, with the same essence and the same pride, reserving the previous one for the eternalisation of the story that will never be forgotten. Thank you, Cristiano!”
Ronaldo wore the Portuguese No. 7 jersey for more than two decades, wearing it throughout his international career.
The 41-year-old forward, who plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, announced his retirement from international football on November 5. He finishes as Portugal’s all-time top scorer with 146 goals in 234 caps.
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Along with the permanent change to the No. 7 jersey, the Portuguese federation has also planned a special tribute to Ronaldo during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League Group A4 match against Denmark on Saturday at the Estadio Municipal de Braga.
Every member of the Portuguese matchday squad will wear the No. 7 jersey during the pre-match walkout in Braga.
According to Portuguese publication A Bola, his decision was reached during a meeting involving FPF president Pedro Proença, national team head coach Jorge Jesus, and senior players Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, and Bruno Fernandes.
Another tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo has been planned for the seventh minute of the match, when the home supporters will be invited to give a standing ovation to their former captain and talisman.
Why have Portugal changed their No. 7 jersey design?
Portugal have added a cross to their No. 7 jersey to preserve the original design worn by Cristiano Ronaldo as part of his legacy.
When did Cristiano Ronaldo retire from international football?
He announced his international retirement on November 5, 2026.
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