Portugal changes its '7' in tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo: "A story that will never be forgotten"

Portugal retires Cristiano Ronaldo's No. 7 shirt with a modified design featuring a line through it, honouring his legacy ahead of tonight's Nations League match against Denmark.

Portugal's Football Federation has confirmed that the No. 7 shirt worn by Cristiano Ronaldo throughout his international career will be retired with a special design modification. Starting with tonight's Nations League fixture against Denmark at the Municipal Stadium in Braga, the number will feature a distinctive line through it as a permanent tribute to the Al-Nassr player's legacy.

Carlos Forbs, a 22-year-old winger from Club Brugge, will be the first to wear the redesigned shirt. Forbs made his Portugal debut on 16 November 2025 in a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Armenia, where he played 34 minutes and provided an assist in Portugal's 9-1 victory.

The Portuguese federation stated: "This is another way to immortalise the significance of such a special number and honour the legacy it represents. There are stories, memories, achievements and emotions that will be forever linked to Cristiano Ronaldo.

From today, we will wear a different number 7 on the shirt, but with the same essence and pride, reserving the previous one for the immortalisation of a story that will never be forgotten."