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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portuguese national team

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Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he will no longer play for Portugal, ending a career that began before Euro 2004 and spanned six World Cups, a European title and the men’s all‑time international scoring record. He confirmed his retirement with an emotional video message, marking the conclusion of a 23‑year stint with the national side. Fellow cricketer Yuvraj Singh praised Ronaldo as a “true legend”, the “GOAT” and an inspiration for future generations, wishing him success in his future endeavors.

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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's international career has come to an end after 23 years, with the Portugal captain announcing his retirement from national team football on Thursday.

    — NDTV

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Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portugal national team on Thursday in a social media post, bringing to an end one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football. The 41-year-old said he would ‘hand back the number 7 shirt’ after the November…

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portuguese national team

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portugal national team on Thursday in a social media post, bringing to an end one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football. The 41-year-old said he would ‘hand back the number 7 shirt’ after the November…

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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