The Portuguese national team lost the first match after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Without their veteran captain, who ended his international career in November, Portugal lost 4-1 to Denmark at home, the biggest home defeat in the team's history in official matches.
The Portuguese took to the field wearing identical shirts with number 7 in honor of Ronaldo. The name of the team leader was also called by fans in the stands of the stadium in Braga.
However, head coach Jorge Jesus denied after the game that he misses Cristiano in the squad.
"What's missing here? He is no longer called to the national team, what exactly are we losing? Only if he strengthens me. He no longer plays [in the national team], he is not here. He has already made a decision."