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Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From Portugal After 23-Year International Career

  • On Nov 5, Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football for Portugal, officially ending his 23-year career with the national team.
  • Throughout his career, Ronaldo played 234 games for Portugal, scoring 146 goals and winning the 2016 European Championship and UEFA Nations League titles in 2018/19 and 2024/25.
  • The retirement follows an 'explosive falling-out' with new manager Jorge Jesus, which ended with Ronaldo abandoning the camp during the most recent international break in September and October.
  • "A journey comes to an end that began in 2003 and changed my life forever," Ronaldo said, reflecting on immigrants who felt Portugal closer during his 90-minute performances.
  • Ronaldo hopes to pass the baton to his son, 16-year-old Cristiano Junior, who has been called up for Portugal's Under-17s this week.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has resigned from Portugal's national team, which was reported by the 41-year-old striker on social media.

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'The day has come': Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international soccer after a record-breaking career with Portugal.

·Milwaukee, United States
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo (41, Al Nassr) has announced his retirement from the national team.

·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football in a video posted on social media. "The day has come when I must return the number 7 jersey. I had the privilege and responsibility of wearing it for 23 years, defending its colors and stepping into stadiums around the world with it," said one of the greatest players in football history.

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

41-year-old retires after 234 games for Portugal.

·Dublin, Ireland
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Durango Herald broke the news on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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