Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, ends his Portugal career

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New Delhi: Football Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football. This marks end to his 20 years of football career with team Portugal.

The 41-year-old footballer confirmed that he would put a full stop to his career and step away after the upcoming November international break.

The retirement announcement was made on social media by sharing a video, he expressed the feeling of passing on the field to the next generation and step away. He also said that it wasn’t easy to speak out and announce the retirement but felt that the time has finally arrived.

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner is Portugal’s all-time leading goalscorer and most-capped player, with 146 goals in 234 international appearances.

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Speaking of his internation career, Ronaldo has played six FIFA World Cups and played a crucial role in the country’s historic triumph at the 2016 UEFA European Championship. He also helped Portugal win the UEFA Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025, establishing himself as one of the most successful players in international football.

Ronaldo made his football international debut in the year 2003 and has created an extraordinary legacy of goals, records and multiple trophies that he leaves behind now.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement marks the end of an era for Portuguese football.

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