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 announced that he would withdraw from Portugal after the end of the international break in November. The 41-year-old footballer transmitted the news by a message published today, November 5, on social networks. The decision ends a period of more than 23 years when the attacker became the most prolific marker and the most selected player in the history of men's international football.
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