Bernardo Silva has reportedly been made the new captain of the Portugal national football team, following Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football. Tori News carried the report, which says Ronaldo made the announcement on Thursday.
Why Silva got the armband
Tori News, citing The Touchline, says the decision was based on experience. The usual practice is that the player with the most caps gets the armband. Silva has made 115 appearances for Portugal and scored 14 goals, according to the report.
The report says Silva will take over the captaincy from Ronaldo for future matches. It also notes that he has won the UEFA Nations League twice with Portugal, in 2019 and 2025.
The report describes Silva as a Real Madrid midfielder, although its photo caption links him to Manchester City. That detail has not been clarified in the source, and no official statement from the Portuguese football federation was included.
- Based on reporting byTori News: Bernardo Silva Named Portugal Captain After Ronaldo’s Retirement
