Cristiano Ronaldo ends 23-year Portugal career after 234 caps

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No new development is included in the supplied article beyond Ronaldo’s retirement announcement: it confirms that he is ending his Portugal career after 23 years. His departure closes an era for the national team, where he became captain and helped Portugal win major international honours.

The 41-year-old made his debut in 2003 and leaves with world records of 234 caps and 146 goals. Portugal won Euro 2016 and the Nations League in 2019 and 2025 during his international career, though it never reached a World Cup semi-final with him. The Portuguese Football Federation says it wants to arrange a fitting tribute; Ronaldo did not mention his recent falling-out with coach Jorge Jesus in his farewell video.

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In short

Ronaldo retires from Portugal after 23 years.
He holds records for 234 caps and 146 goals.
Portugal plans a tribute to its former captain.

How this story developed

5 minutes ago Cristiano Ronaldo says he is retiring from international football, ending a Portugal career that began in 2003. The decision closes a 23-year spell in which he became a defining figure for his country and helped Portugal win Euro 2016.
17 minutes ago No new development is included in the supplied article beyond Ronaldo’s retirement announcement: it confirms that he is ending his Portugal career after 23 years. His departure closes an era for the national team, where he became captain and helped Portugal win major international honours.