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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football
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Cristiano Ronaldo has said he intends to retire from Portugal’s national team, ending a 23-year international career. The 41-year-old thanked supporters and colleagues, while Portugal’s football federation praised his service and said it plans to organise a tribute.
Ronaldo made 234 appearances and scored 146 goals for Portugal, records for international appearances and goals. He captained the side to Euro 2016 and helped it win the Nations League in 2019 and 2025; his last appearance was a 1-0 win over Wales on 24 September. He will continue playing for Al-Nassr and is pursuing his 1,000th career goal, having scored 985.
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In short
- Ronaldo intends to retire from international football.
- He holds the records for international appearances and goals.
- He will continue playing for Al-Nassr.
How this story developed
- 24 minutes ago Cristiano Ronaldo has said he intends to retire from Portugal’s national team, ending a 23-year international career. The 41-year-old thanked supporters and colleagues, while Portugal’s football federation praised his service and said it plans to organise a tribute.
- BBC Sport Ronaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international football
- Le Monde Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international football
- Al Jazeera Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football
- DW Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football
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- Ronaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international footballBBC Sport
- Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international footballDW
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Explained simply
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of Portugal’s most prominent footballers and has played for the national team since 2003. International football means matches between national sides, including major tournaments such as the European Championship and the Nations League.
Ronaldo captained Portugal to its first major men’s international trophy at Euro 2016 and also played in two Nations League-winning teams. His long career has made him a central figure in Portuguese football, while his record number of appearances and goals gives his national-team service particular significance.
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- Al JazeeraLeftCristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football
- BBC SportCentreRonaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international football
- Le MondeLeftCristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international football
- DWCentreCristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football