Portugal will pay an emotional tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo today, Saturday, November 14, during its UEFA Nations League match against Denmark at the Estádio Municipal de Braga.
The event will honor the Madeira-born football legend after he announced on November 5 that he was retiring from international football after 23 years representing Portugal.
The tribute, organized by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), is expected to celebrate Ronaldo’s extraordinary contribution to Portuguese football and his status as one of the sport’s most accomplished players.
According to Portuguese media reports, the national team will enter the field wearing shirts displaying Ronaldo’s iconic number 7. The tribute will continue during the seventh minute of the match, when play is expected to stop briefly so supporters can give the former captain a standing ovation.
UEFA has reportedly authorized the special ceremony. The arrangements followed discussions involving FPF President Pedro Proença, national coach Jorge Jesus, and senior players Bernardo Silva, Rúben Dias and Bruno Fernandes.
The federation has also reportedly decided to leave Ronaldo’s customary room at the national team’s training headquarters, Cidade do Futebol, unoccupied during the current international gathering. Ronaldo, 41, concluded his international career with a reported 234 appearances and 146 goals, both Portuguese national-team records.
Cristiano Ronaldo many achievements include leading Portugal to victory at UEFA Euro 2016 and winning two UEFA Nations League titles. His retirement marks the end of an era for Portuguese football and for millions of supporters, including Portuguese communities throughout North America.
The tribute is being organized by Portugal’s football federation during a UEFA Nations League match, rather than being a separate ceremony organized by UEFA. The reported seventh-minute tribute and other arrangements are plans announced ahead of kickoff, not yet completed events.
Watch in the United States
Saturday, November 14, 2026
2:45 p.m. Eastern / 7:45 p.m. Portugal
Estádio Municipal de Braga, Portugal
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