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Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Retirement: Neymar, Vinicius, Pepe, Piers Morgan Lead Tributes To CR7

Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Retirement: Neymar, Vinicius, Pepe, Piers Morgan Lead Tributes To CR7

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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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Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football after a 23-year career with Portugal, during which he scored 146 goals in 234 appearances.

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

Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Retirement: Neymar, Vinicius, Pepe, Piers Morgan Lead Tributes To CR7

Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football after a 23-year career with Portugal, during which he scored 146 goals in 234 appearances.

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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