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Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement after 23 years with Portugal marks the end of an era

Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement after 23 years with Portugal marks the end of an era

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Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from Portugal, ending a 23‑year international career that included 234 appearances and 146 goals. His departure marks the end of an era, with his tenure spanning six World Cups, a European title and the men’s all‑time international scoring record. Fellow players such as Neymar, Vinicius, Pepe and Piers Morgan paid tribute, while Yuvraj Singh called him a “true legend” and the GOAT, wishing him success for the future. The announcement was made on Thursday.

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

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article

Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement after 23 years with Portugal marks the end of an era

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

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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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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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