Galatasaray and Portugal forward Rafa Leão has spoken about the special significance of wearing the No. 7 shirt, revealing that the number allows him to honour his childhood idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Saturday, the Portuguese forward said it has been a special experience to wear the famous number because Ronaldo has been his idol since he was a child.
“It’s been special for me to wear the No. 7 shirt because Cristiano is my idol since I was a child,” Leão said.
The number also has a personal meaning for Leão, as his children were born on the 7th.
“My kids were also born on the 7th, so I am so happy,” he added.
Leão said he has tried his best to respect the significance of the shirt and was pleased to mark the occasion with a victory.
“I tried my best to respect this number, this shirt. I am happy with the win,” he said.
Portugal ultimately celebrated a convincing victory against Denmark with João Cancelo, Gonçalo Ramos, Vitinha and João Félix finding the net
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