The End of an Era: Cristiano Ronaldo Joined Messi, Neymar and Other Stars Who Withdrew From Their Selections After the World Cup 2026
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Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the Portuguese national team. On his social media, Ronaldo stated, "This was not an easy decision. Some decisions are made not only with the head, but with the heart. The journey that began in August 2003 and forever changed my life is coming to an end." He expressed his gratitude to his family, colleagues, and the Portuguese people, and announced his retirement from the Portuguese n…
End of an era for Cristiano Ronaldo! editor04 Thu, 11/05/2026 - 23:00 End of an era for the Portuguese national team, with Cristiano Ronaldo announcing his retirement via social media, sending a particularly emotional message. Exclude from news feed Off Live Description Off
The Portugueseman announced his international farewell at the age of 41 and closed a career of 23 seasons. His decision is in addition to those of other great figures who marked a time in world football and left their selections after the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar, who have left their mark on world football for many years, ended their national team careers in 2026. With the farewell of these three stars, an era in football history came to an end.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced retirement of the Portuguese team on Thursday (5/11)
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