Portugal have appointed Bernardo Silva as the new captain of the national team following Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football.
The decision comes after Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he was bringing his long career with the Portuguese national side to an end. His departure has created an opportunity for another experienced member of the squad to take over the responsibility of leading the team.
According to The Touchline, Portugal’s captaincy arrangement is based partly on the number of international appearances, with the player who has earned the most caps expected to wear the armband. Silva reportedly meets the requirement, having represented his country on 115 occasions.
The midfielder has also contributed 14 goals during his international career, underlining his experience and involvement with the national team. He is now expected to assume the leadership role previously occupied by Ronaldo and captain Portugal in their future matches.
Silva made his senior debut for Portugal in 2015 and has been part of the team during a successful period in the country’s football history. Among his achievements with the national side are victories in the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025.
His appointment marks a significant change in Portugal’s leadership following Ronaldo’s exit from international football. The former captain spent 23 years representing the country, becoming one of its most prominent players before announcing his retirement.
With Silva taking over the armband, Portugal will begin a new chapter under a different captain, while the midfielder’s experience of 115 appearances will be central to his new responsibility.
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