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Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement

Also reported by Al Jazeera

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he intends to retire from international football. The 41-year-old has played 234 times for Portugal and scored 146 goals, records for international appearances and goals.

Key Facts

  • Ronaldo shared his announcement in a video posted to Instagram.
  • He said he was handing back Portugal’s number seven shirt after wearing it for 23 years.
  • Ronaldo has made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146 goals.
  • He holds the records for most international appearances and most international goals.
  • Ronaldo fell out with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus last month after the coach did not use him in a Nations League match.
  • Ronaldo left Portugal’s team camp after that match.
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