“Hypocrites”: Internet reacts as Portugal team to pay Cristiano Ronaldo a tribute by wearing number 7 jersey on pitch

With a 23-year-long successful football career, Cristiano Ronaldo, who broke the news of his retirement from international football last week, will receive a grand tribute from Portugal's national football team on November 14, 2026.

According to LiveScore, Cristiano Ronaldo, who served as Portugal's captain for close to two decades, is set to receive an exceptional and warm tribute from all the players of Portugal's national team as they will walk out wearing jerseys that will showcase Ronaldo's iconic number 7 right before the UEFA Nations League Denmark vs. Portugal match on November 14.

As cited by LiveScore, considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, the grand tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo comes after a serious discussion on November 12 among Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Football Federation, Jorge Jesus, coach of the Portugal team, and three current national team leaders.

According to LiveScore, the grand tribute for Ronaldo, besides all Portuguese team members wearing number 7 jerseys, will also include a symbolic pause in the seventh minute during the Denmark vs. Portugal match for Cristiano Ronaldo's fans at the Braga Municipal Stadium. As per LiveScore, UEFA has officially permitted both initiatives taken to honor the legendary Portuguese footballer Ronaldo.

Following the news of Ronaldo's grand tribute in his home country, the internet took the opportunity to share their thoughts on the matter. An X (formerly Twitter) user wrote:

"Hypocrites. The same Ronaldo they sent out of the team." commented by an X user

Internet reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo receiving grand tribute from Portugal team

Let's take a look below at what football enthusiasts and netizens have to say regarding Ronaldo's major tribute from his country's national football team:

"When you're valuable, people must find a way to relate with you." wrote an X user

"Can’t wait to watch this tomorrow." commented a social media user

"This is not the sort of tribute he deserves. He is worthy of far more." noted an internet user

"The greatest number 7 in football history. Portugal knows how to honour its legend!" wrote a social media user

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"He should have participated before retiring to make it more gorgeous." commented an X user

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