Portugal has made a decision following Ronaldo's retirement from the national team.
Deserved honor! Portugal is preparing a tribute ceremony for Ronaldo during tonight's match against Denmark.
Although Cristiano Ronaldo has played his final game for Portugal, his number 7 jersey will once again capture attention.
The Portuguese national team has planned a special tribute to their former captain before the UEFA Nations League match at home against Denmark this Saturday night.
All players will take the field wearing the symbolic number 7 jersey of Ronaldo, and the game will pause at the 7th minute to give fans a chance to celebrate and honor one of the greatest players in Portuguese football history.
This idea arose from a meeting between Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Football Federation, team coach Jorge Jesus, and senior players Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Rúben Dias; the plan has already been approved by UEFA.
Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portuguese national team on 5 November. Having made his senior debut in August 2003, he leaves with a record 234 appearances and 146 goals, the highest in Portugal's history.