Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty after record 234 appearances

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The Guardian · 1 hour ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has said he will no longer play for Portugal, ending an international career that began in 2003 and included six World Cups, a European Championship and the men’s international scoring record. His final appearance came in a 1-0 win over Wales on 24 September, after a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus over his place in the team.

The 41-year-old said he was ready to pass on Portugal’s No 7 shirt, which he wore for 23 years. He scored a record 146 goals in 234 appearances for the national side; Portugal’s football federation thanked him and plans a tribute. Ronaldo is expected to continue playing for Al-Nassr, with 985 career goals as he pursues 1,000.

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In short

Ronaldo has ended his Portugal career after 23 years.
He scored 146 goals in 234 appearances.
He is still pursuing 1,000 career goals with Al-Nassr.

How this story developed

31 minutes ago Ronaldo also credited his family, supporters, teammates and staff, and his Portugal captaincy brought success at Euro 2016 and in the Nations League in 2019 and 2025.
38 minutes ago Further details placed his last Portugal outing in a 1-0 win over Wales on 24 September, following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, while the federation thanked him and planned a tribute.
38 minutes ago Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, announced he would retire from Portugal after the November international break, ending a 23-year career in which he scored a men’s international record 146 goals in 234 appearances.