Portugal didn’t feel the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, as they easily won 5-2 against Sweden in an international friendly at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques in Guimaraes on Thursday evening.
Meanwhile, Sports Buddy in a previous news reported that a World Cup-winning footballer has issued a serious warning to Portugal’s coach, Roberto Martinez, insisting that leaving Ronaldo out of the squad is crucial for their success at Euro 2024.
Bruma dons Cristiano Ronaldo no. 7 jersey
Interestingly, the No. 7 jersey still appeared on the field, worn by Bruma instead of their star player. Bruma became the first player other than Cristiano Ronaldo to wear the jersey since 2007, as reported by Sports Digitale.
Bruma adores Ronaldo
It was an unforgettable night for Bruma, who had the chance to wear the No. 7 jersey on the field. Similar to Ronaldo, the winger came up through Sporting and has long admired him as a role model.
“I met him for the first time as a youngster and a few times since, most recently as part of the national team,” Bruma had told Sports Bild in a past interview.
“We always have a good chat. He’s my biggest idol, but it feels more like a friendship. He’s the best footballer in the world. He’s a great person, a role model for everyone, especially the youngsters.
That’s why he’s so important to the young players currently in the national team. Everyone’s always watching him in training and doing things the same way. If Ronaldo was always mouthing off or skipping training it’d influence the youngsters. But he’s a quiet guy and very professional. That’s plain for everyone to see”, he added.
