Amid Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from Portugal’s friendly match against Sweden, the team seemingly sent him a clear message that he could be replaced by a rising star.
Mail Online reported that the Euro 2024 — set to take place this summer — could be the last ever international tournament he plays.
The 39-year-old is the player who has played the most matches, 205, and also scored the most goals for the national side — 128.
Roberto Martinez plans on keeping the legend in the squad for the upcoming tournament, but his squad showed him that they were good enough even without CR 7.
With Ronaldo missing, Bruma wore the iconic No.7 — making him the second player to don that number. No one, except Ronaldo, has worn the number since 2007.
The decision of the management to give the Braga winger the number was not wrong as he did all he could to make sure his team scores.
He started the match on the bench but was brought into the field later on in the second half. Bruma made his presence felt as he scored Portugal’s fourth goal.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr now, skipped the friendly match and was seen relaxing with hsi girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez in Saudi Arabia.
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