Rafael Leão handed Portugal’s No. 7 shirt after Ronaldo’s departure

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Rafael Leão will wear Portugal’s iconic No. 7 jersey for the next two UEFA Nations League matches following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the camp. Read More: https://punchng.com/rafael-leao-handed-portugals-no-7-shirt-after-ronaldos-departure/

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