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Thought he'd return: Portugal coach on Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement

Thought he'd return: Portugal coach on Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement

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Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said he does not feel guilty about Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football and said he had a conversation before the fallout. Ronaldo has retired from international football after a record‑breaking 23‑year career, and his exit inspired a Livemint feature outlining seven personal‑finance lessons such as SIPs, budgeting, diversification, financial discipline, wealth creation and long‑term investing.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Ronaldo announced his international retirement after a career that included 234 appearances and 146 goals, which are men's world records.

    — The Federal

  • center · 4 outlets

    Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal after 234 appearances and 146 goals, ending a historic 23-year international career.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 3 outlets

    Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portuguese national team. 

    — Livemint

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The Shillong Times Center The Shillong Times

Nature of Ronaldo’s international retirement is in stark contrast to his great rival Messi

MANCHESTER, Nov 6: Cristiano Ronaldo’s glorious Portugal career ultimately ended in acrimony. What a contrast to his great rival Lionel Messi, who also retired from international football this year, but only after leading Argentina to back-to-back World Cup finals. As has been the case throughout…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Was 255 euros fine behind Cristiano Ronaldo's sudden retirement? World's highest-paid athlete earning $300 million annually quits Portugal duty after fallout with coach

Cristiano Ronaldo officially announced his retirement from the Portuguese national team after an impressive 23-year career. He made this decision following a suspension stemming from disagreements with head coach Jorge Jesus regarding playing time. Ronaldo expressed that the decision was…

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