Jesus praised the 41-year-old's influence on Portuguese football, revealing that he had placed a large photograph of the former captain in the team's auditorium to inspire younger players.

Cristiano Ronaldo's emotional five-minute video reveals the image he says he'll carry forever as he steps away from Portugal after 234 appearances.

Cristiano Ronaldo's emotional five-minute video reveals the image he says he'll carry forever as he steps away from Portugal after 234 appearances.

LISBON (Nov 5): Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he was retiring from international football at the age of 41. Ronaldo played 234 times for Portugal and scored 146 goals — a world record. But the forward’s powers have been waning in recent years and he fell out with national coach JorgeRead More

The announcement by the footballing legend comes just weeks after a public spat with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over playing time.

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

41-year-old retires after 234 games for Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football.

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he won’t play for Portugal anymore.