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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football: check his world-record 146 goals in 234 caps after 6 World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football: check his world-record 146 goals in 234 caps after 6 World Cups

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Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he will no longer play for Portugal, officially retiring from international football after a 23‑year career that began before Euro 2004. His tenure included six World Cups, a European title and the men’s all‑time international scoring record. Ronaldo confirmed his departure with an emotional video message. Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh praised the forward as a “true legend”, the “GOAT” and an inspiration for generations, wishing him future success.

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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 · 5 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 continues his club career with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, where he is chasing 1,000 career goals.

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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football: check his world-record 146 goals in 234 caps after 6 World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo continues his club career with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, where he is chasing 1,000 career goals.

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…

The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son earns first Portugal U17 call-up as father ends international career

Cristiano Ronaldo’s international retirement coincides with a major milestone in his eldest son’s football journey, as Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. receives his first Portugal Under-17 call-up. The 16-year-old will feature in November’s European Championship qualifiers, marking another step in his…

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