Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo announced that he intends to retire from Portugal’s national team after a 23-year international career. He leaves with records for international appearances and goals, and will continue playing for Al-Nassr at club level.Key Facts
- Ronaldo said he would hand back Portugal’s number 7 shirt.
- He made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146 goals.
- Ronaldo holds the records for most international appearances and most international goals.
- He captained Portugal to its first major trophy at Euro 2016.
- He also helped Portugal win the Nations League in 2019 and 2025.
- His final Portugal appearance was a 1-0 Nations League win over Wales on September 24.
- Coach Jorge Jesus left Ronaldo on the bench for the next match; Ronaldo then left the team’s training camp.
- Portugal’s football federation thanked Ronaldo and said it plans to organise a tribute.
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