Portugal arrive at their Nations League meeting with Denmark carrying attention beyond the pitch, with Rafael Leao set to wear the national team’s historic No. 7 shirt.
Quick facts
- Portugal will face Denmark in the UEFA Nations League.
- Rafael Leao is due to wear Portugal’s No. 7.
- The shirt change follows the recent controversy involving Cristiano Ronaldo.
The number has long been associated with Ronaldo during his Portugal career, making Leao’s use of it a notable detail as the Lusitanians prepare for the Danish challenge.
For Portugal, the fixture offers a return to the international stage with one of the squad’s most recognisable symbols now on Leao’s back. Denmark provide the opposition in a Nations League tie shaped by both the contest itself and the significance of the shirt number.
