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Rafael Leao takes Ronaldo's No. 7 shirt for Portugal against Denmark

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:46 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Rafael Leao takes Ronaldo's No. 7 shirt for Portugal against Denmark

Summary

Rafael Leao has been assigned Cristiano Ronaldo’s No. 7 shirt for Portugal's Nations League match against Denmark. Piers Morgan criticized the decision as 'disgusting', citing Ronaldo's contributions to the national team. Ronaldo left the training camp following a disagreement with manager Jorge Jesus, and UEFA rules require teams to give consecutive squad numbers. Portugal won the match against Denmark 4-2, extending their perfect Nations League record. The situation raises questions about Ronaldo's future involvement with the team.

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By the Numbers

•Leao wears No. 7 following Ronaldo's exit from training camp.
•Piers Morgan criticized the Portugal decision over Ronaldo's shirt.
•Portugal won the Nations League match 4-2 against Denmark.
•Ronaldo's international future is now in question.
•UEFA rules require consecutive squad numbers when a player is unavailable.

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6:46 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Disgusting’ – Piers Morgan reacts as Ronaldo’s No. 7 goes to Rafael Leao, but UEFA rules explain why

What they're saying

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Piers Morgan has reacted angrily after Rafael Leao was handed Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous No. 7 shirt for Portugal’s Nations League clash with Denmark, calling the decision “disgusting”.
— Yahoo Sports

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