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234 Matches, 146 Goals: Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal Career Ends With Records That May Never Be Broken

234 Matches, 146 Goals: Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal Career Ends With Records That May Never Be Broken

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Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from Portugal on Thursday, ending a historic 23‑year international career after 234 appearances and 146 goals. His tenure spanned six World Cups, featured a European title and the men’s all‑time international scoring record, and began more than two decades ago, before Euro 2004. Fellow sportsperson Yuvraj Singh hailed him as a legend and the “GOAT,” wishing him future success. Commentators noted his passion and hunger for the game, despite occasional criticism of his modesty, diving and theatrical style.

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

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article

234 Matches, 146 Goals: Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal Career Ends With Records That May Never Be Broken

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.

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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