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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal record: Trophies, goals, assists and more from record-breaking international career

  • On Thursday, Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football, ending more than two decades representing Portugal in the shirt.
  • Ronaldo scored a record 146 goals in 234 appearances for the Selecao starting with his 2003 debut, establishing himself as the nation's all-time international leader.
  • During the Euro 2016 final in Paris, Ronaldo left the field injured after 25 minutes, yet Eder scored the winner against France, avenging a loss to Greece 12 years earlier.
  • Delivering at age 40, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Spain in Sochi during 2018 and reached the 2025 Nations League final, extending his excellence into late career.
  • Throughout his two decades with the Selecao, Ronaldo represented 11 million Portuguese compatriots, his departure closing an era that transformed Portugal into a major international football power.
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By Federico Leiva, CNN en Español When writing this article, we do not intend to incur a negationism about the very rich history of Portuguese football. The land where Eusebio, Paolo Futre, Luis Figo, Rui Costa and Deco shined, among so many others, has been a constant producer of incredible talents on the playing field.

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With 146 goals in international meetings, Cristiano Ronaldo ranks as the top scorer in the history of male selections

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Cristiano Ronaldo puts an end to his international career with Portugal and for this reason we present his great moments with his selection.

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The Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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