{
  "id": 20047043,
  "title": "Entire team wore No.7, even the mascots: Portugal's beautiful tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/entire-team-wore-no-7-even-the-mascots-portugals-beautiful-tribute-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T20:33:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/entire-team-wore-no-7-even-the-mascots-portugals-beautiful-tribute-to-cristiano-ronaldo-1.500747698"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a touching tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo, every member of the Portugal national team donned his legendary No. 7 jersey during their UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. The gesture extended beyond the players, as even the young mascots accompanying them wore the iconic number. This collective display of respect highlighted the profound impact Ronaldo has had on Portuguese football over the course of his 23-year tenure, during which he carried the hopes of an entire nation and inspired generations of young players. Ronaldo's retirement from international football, announced on November 5, marked the end of an extraordinary chapter, despite many expecting a farewell match to cap his illustrious career. The tribute was organized through discussions among the Portuguese Football Federation president, national team coach, and several senior players. The coaching staff and federation officials also participated, with supporters at Estadio Municipal de Braga invited to honor Ronaldo with a standing ovation in the seventh minute of the game. UEFA had approved the gesture, and the Portuguese federation even left Ronaldo's usual room unused during the team's subsequent training camp. While the No. 7 shirt will eventually be reassigned, the memories and legacy associated with it will endure, underscoring that Ronaldo's contributions extend far beyond goals, trophies, and records.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo might not have had the farewell match many of us anticipated, but his presence was felt everywhere as Portugal took to the pitch against Denmark in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday. In a beautiful tribute to their former captain, every Portugal player walked onto the pitch wearing Ronaldo's iconic No. 7 jersey. And it wasn't just the players. Even the young mascots…",
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    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Portugal plan special tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/portugal-plan-special-tribute-to-cristiano-ronaldo-after-retirement",
        "published": "2026-11-13T19:07:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Silva: Portugal ready for spotlight without Ronaldo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/silva-portugal-ready-for-spotlight-without-ronaldo",
        "published": "2026-11-13T22:47:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Portugal can handle pressure after Ronaldo exit, says Bernardo Silva",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/portugal-can-handle-pressure-after-ronaldo-exit-says-bernardo-silva",
        "published": "2026-11-14T01:56:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Silva says Portugal ready for spotlight without Ronaldo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/silva-says-portugal-ready-for-spotlight-without-ronaldo",
        "published": "2026-11-14T04:46:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Portugal players wear Ronaldo’s No. 7 shirt in tribute before Denmark clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/portugal-players-wear-ronaldos-no-7-shirt-in-tribute-before-denmark",
        "published": "2026-11-14T20:42:51.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}