Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he intends to retire from Portugal’s national team, saying the time has come to hand back the number seven shirt. The decision would end a 23-year international career for one of football’s most prolific players.

At 41, Ronaldo has made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146 goals, records for international appearances and goals. His announcement follows a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus last month, after Ronaldo was left out of a Nations League match and left the team camp.