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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

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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

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

    — The Federal

  • center · 9 outlets

    Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from playing for Portugal

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • 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 announces his retirement from the Portuguese national team, expressing his intent to relinquish the cherished number 7 jersey following the November international fixtures. With an extraordinary record of 234 caps and 146 goals, he leaves behind a legacy as the all-time leading…

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

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from the Portuguese national team, expressing his intent to relinquish the cherished number 7 jersey following the November international fixtures. With an extraordinary record of 234 caps and 146 goals, he leaves behind a legacy as the all-time leading…

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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