In Portugal’s victory over Denmark, Rafael Leão stepped into Cristiano Ronaldo’s familiar No. 7 shirt, a number that carries unusual weight whenever the national team gathers. After the match, the forward addressed the controversy surrounding Ronaldo, while keeping the focus on the team’s result.
Leão wears Portugal’s No. 7
Leão appeared in the iconic shirt most closely associated with Ronaldo during the win against Denmark. The number has become inseparable from the Portuguese captain’s international image, making its appearance on another forward particularly notable.
- Rafael Leão wore the No. 7 jersey in the match against Denmark.
- Portugal won the game.
- The shirt is widely identified with Cristiano Ronaldo and his CR7 identity.
Response to the Ronaldo debate
Speaking after the match, Leão was asked about the major controversy involving Ronaldo. The Portugal forward gave his view on the situation surrounding the country’s star, whose presence remains central to every international window for the national side.
The discussion came on a night when Portugal had secured the result against Denmark, but attention also remained on Ronaldo and the debate around him.
