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Cristiano Ronaldo — The Beginning of Greatness

When Portugal hosted Euro 2004, a 19-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo stepped onto the stage wearing this Nike home shirt — the deep red of the nation, lined with green and gold, and the number 17 on his back.

It was his first major tournament, a moment when raw talent met destiny. Under the glow of Lisbon’s summer, Ronaldo’s fearless runs, tears, and passion captured the hearts of a generation. Though Portugal fell short in the final against Greece, this kit became the symbol of something greater — the birth of an era.

Designed by Nike, the shirt featured subtle checkerboard jacquard patterns, gold piping, and a classic cut that perfectly framed the intensity of a young star who would soon conquer the world.

This isn’t just a jersey — it’s the start of the legend, the first time the football world whispered “this kid is special.”

Curated and preserved by Retrograde Kits — for those who remember the summer when Cristiano Ronaldo first made the world believe.