Sporting’s move to dedicate a shirt to Ronaldo is, then, an eye-catching play on the part of the Portuguese side, who could start formal contract talks with the 39-year-old superstar in January ...

Sporting announced the release of the kit, a black shirt designed with a gold number ... They also released a CR7-inspired kit in 2022/23 that crowned Ronaldo as the 'best in the world.

The Portuguese club said the shirt was made to honour Al Nassr forward Ronaldo and his five Ballons d'Or, while recognising the "effort, dedication and devotion" he has applied to his storied career.