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Ronaldo retires as international football’s all-time top scorer: Full list of most international goals

Ronaldo retires as international football’s all-time top scorer: Full list of most international goals

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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 · 9 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, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable journey in which he established himself as the men's game’s most prolific international…

    — The Tribune

  • 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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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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