Portugal Bid Farewell To Ronaldo With Speci…

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Portugal are reportedly set to honour Cristiano Ronaldo with a special gesture surrounding the number seven jersey ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark.

The 41-year-old announced his retirement from international football last week after he stormed out of the camp in the last international break.

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It remains to be seen if Ronaldo will get a farewell game like his long-standing rival Lionel Messi, who played his last game for Argentine in the last international break.

Reports in Portugal claim the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) have decided to have every player wear the number seven jersey.

It is believed that FPF, coach Jorge Santos and the captains Bernardo Silva, Rúben Dias and Bruno Fernandes agreed to the tribute during a meeting on Thursday.

According to Goal, there will be another tribute for Ronaldo in the seventh minute, as the Federation have arranged for everybody in the stadium to give their former captain an applause, with the UEFA approving the tribute.

Meanwhile, former Real Madrid and Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder feels Ronaldo was disrespected by the coach.

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“Cristiano Ronaldo was disrespected by Portugal. Jorge Jesus should never have allowed that moment [Ronaldo warming up only to be sent back to the bench again] to happen.” Sneijder told Ziggo Sport’s Rondo.

“You cannot let something like that happen to a player like Cristiano Ronaldo. He should have sat down with Cristiano before the matches took place and told him: ‘Listen, I actually prefer not to play you.’

“At least be honest. Treat him with honesty and respect.”

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