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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo announced that he is retiring from international football. The 41-year-old Portugal forward said he will pass on the number seven shirt after a national-team career that began in 2003.

Key Facts

  • Ronaldo announced his retirement in an Instagram video.
  • He made his Portugal debut in August 2003.
  • He has scored 146 goals and earned 234 caps for Portugal, both described in the article as world records.
  • Ronaldo said he had worn the number seven shirt for 23 years.
  • He left Portugal’s camp last month after learning he would not start a Nations League match against Denmark.
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