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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football after 23 years with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football after 23 years with Portugal

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football ends a long national‑team career that featured multiple major tournaments and a record goal tally for Portugal, according to Livemint. The report notes that his Pestana CR7 hotel portfolio remains an active commercial interest after his exit from the national side. The Tribune records that Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan praised Ronaldo as a legend whose legacy will stay in the hearts of millions, especially football fans in the state. No specific details about five facts on the hotels or a Paris 2027 plan are provided in the excerpts.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a 23-year career with Portugal in which he became the men's record holder for international appearances and goals. The 41-year-old forward leaves the national team with 234 caps, 146 goals and three major…

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 7 outlets

    Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he won’t play for Portugal anymore, ending a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men’s all-time international scoring record. It was a sad ending to a lauded career that began more than two…

    — The New Indian Express

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    LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 23-year career with Portugal. The 41-year-old forward said he would hand over the national team's iconic number seven shirt to the next generation after the November international break…

    — The Pioneer

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LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 23-year career with Portugal. The 41-year-old forward said he would hand over the national team's iconic number seven shirt to the next generation after the November international break…

Coverage arrived over 3 hours — first from Mathrubhumi English, latest from Deccan Chronicle.

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football after 23 years with Portugal

LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 23-year career with Portugal. The 41-year-old forward said he would hand over the national team's iconic number seven shirt to the next generation after the November international break…

O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa)

Cristiano Ronaldo to ‘Hand Back No. 7 Shirt’ After Record-Breaking International Career

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most celebrated figures in the history of global sport, has officially announced his decision to retire from the Portugal national team. The 41-year-old forward confirmed the news in a emotional social media post on Thursday, bringing down the curtain on a legendary…

Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

‘Time to Pass it on to the future’: Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football

New Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 23-year career with Portugal, during which he became the highest goalscorer and most-capped player in men’s international football. The 41-year-old forward confirmed his…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portuguese national team

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he won’t play for Portugal anymore, ending a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men’s all-time international scoring record. It was a sad ending to a lauded career that began more than two…

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