Portugal name Bernardo Silva captain after Ronaldo retirement
Portugal have appointed Bernardo Silva as national team captain following Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement on Thursday. The Manchester City midfielder, with 115 caps and 14 goals since his 2015 debut, takes the armband based on The Touchline's report that the most-capped player assumes the role. Silva won UEFA Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025.
For Nigerian fans tracking Premier League stars, Silva's elevation adds another layer to City's Portuguese connection alongside Ruben Dias. The 30-year-old playmaker now leads a squad transitioning from the Ronaldo era into a new cycle ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/06/portugal-confirm-new-captain-to-replace-cristiano-ronaldo/