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Cristiano Ronaldo retires: 10 record-breaking numbers from his 23-year career

Cristiano Ronaldo retires: 10 record-breaking numbers from his 23-year career

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Cristiano Ronaldo officially announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending a monumental 23‑year career with the Portuguese national team. He confirmed his departure through an emotional video message. The forward is praised for his sheer drive, relentlessness, passion and hunger for the game, even as critics have noted occasional accusations of diving and theatrical behaviour. This marks the end of an era for the legendary player in Portugal’s football history.

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  • left · 4 outlets

    Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football in a video statement posted on Thursday, November 5. Starting his statement by addressing the Portuguese people, Ronaldo said, “The time has come for me to hand back the number 7 shirt of our…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • center · 10 outlets

    JUNE 15, 2018. THERE were at least 50 travellers waiting for their connecting flights inside a restaurant at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport. Some of those travellers risked missing those connecting flights to other parts of Russia because the TV inside that restaurant was showing Portugal’s group…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 4 outlets

    Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a 23-year career with Portugal. The 41-year-old leaves the national team as men's international football's record goalscorer, with 146 goals in 234 appearances. He also helped Portugal win Euro 2016 and…

    — India TV

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Cristiano Ronaldo has officially retired from international football after an extraordinary 23-year career with Portugal. Leaving behind 234 appearances, a record 146 goals, six World Cup campaigns and three major international trophies, the 41-year-old ends his national-team journey as one of…

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

Cristiano Ronaldo retires: 10 record-breaking numbers from his 23-year career

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially retired from international football after an extraordinary 23-year career with Portugal. Leaving behind 234 appearances, a record 146 goals, six World Cup campaigns and three major international trophies, the 41-year-old ends his national-team journey as one of…

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O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa)

A Legacy in Numbers: Cristiano Ronaldo Retires as International Football’s Greatest Goalscorer

Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football after a record-breaking 23-year career with Portugal. The 41-year-old forward steps away as the all-time leading goalscorer (146) and most-capped player (234) in men’s international history. Having…

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