Happy to honour Ronaldo with No. 7 shirt – Rafa Leao
Portugal forward Rafa Leão says it is special to wear the No. 7 shirt as it allows him to honour his childhood idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. Read More: https://punchng.com/happy-to-honour-ronaldo-with-no-7-shirt-rafa-leao/
Galatasaray and Portugal's Rafa Leão expressed his profound appreciation for being assigned the No. 7 shirt, a number that holds immense personal significance to him. Speaking to Fabrizio Romano on X, the forward revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo, his childhood idol, is the reason he wears the legendary number so proudly. "It's been special for me to wear the No. 7 shirt because Cristiano is my idol since I was a child," Leão shared.
The number also resonates deeply with Leão, as his own children were born on the 7th. "My kids were also born on the 7th, so I am so happy," he added with gratitude. Reflecting on his respect for the shirt's importance, Leão stated, "I tried my best to respect this number, this shirt. I am happy with the win." The victory against Denmark was a testament to Portugal's strength, with goals scored by João Cancelo, Gonçalo Ramos, Vitinha, and João Félix.
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