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Forbes Tapped for Ronaldo's Iconic Shirt
14 Nov
Summary
- Carlos Forbs will wear Portugal's iconic No. 7 shirt.
- Rafael Leao is the expected permanent successor but is injured.
- Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football recently.
Portugal has selected Carlos Forbs to temporarily wear the iconic No. 7 shirt, previously worn by Cristiano Ronaldo. The Club Brugge winger is set to don the number for the upcoming UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark. This decision comes as Rafael Leao, widely anticipated to be Ronaldo's permanent successor, is currently sidelined with an injury.
Cristiano Ronaldo recently concluded his illustrious 23-year international career. During this time, he became Portugal's most-capped player with 234 appearances and the world's leading men's international goalscorer with 146 goals. The No. 7 jersey became intrinsically linked with his legacy.
Forbs, aged 22, has previously worn the No. 7 for Portugal, and other players have also taken the number in Ronaldo's absence. Regulations require numbers between 1 and 23 for the competition. Meanwhile, Portugal's squad for the Denmark match has been finalized after dropping three players, with Joao Cancelo suspended.
