# Cristiano Ronaldo ends 23-year Portugal career after 234 caps

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ronaldo-retires-from-portugal-duty/
- Published: 2026-11-05T13:08:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T13:20:10+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cme8rxx2e1w9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

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

## Summary

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.

## Coverage

- [BBC World: Cristiano Ronaldo ends 23-year Portugal career after 234 caps](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cme8rxx2e1w9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
- [Fox News: Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer after legendary 23-year career with Portugal](https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/cristiano-ronaldo-retires-international-soccer-legendary-23-year-career-portugal)

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