Galatasaray's Portuguese star Rafael Leao made statements regarding wearing the number 7 jersey for the national team. After Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team camp, Leao, who took the number 7 in Portugal, took the field with this jersey against Denmark.
Speaking after Portugal's 4-2 victory over Denmark, the 27-year-old footballer stated that the number 7 holds a special meaning for him.
Cristiano Ronaldo is an idol for me, my childhood idol. The number 7 has a special meaning for me; it is the same as my children's birth dates. I just tried to show respect for this jersey and enjoy the match with my teammates. I think the most important thing was that we played well and won.
Leao responded to a question about Ronaldo's departure from the camp by emphasizing the team. The Portuguese player said, "This is a matter that does not concern us. We showed that we are a team. I am sure he was also happy at home because of the victory."
Touching on their goals in the group, Leao said the most important issue is team success. He stated, "We won three more points. We are the leaders in the group. Now it is time to rest and prepare for the match we will play against Norway on Monday."
News Source: 12punto
