Ronaldo retires, ending legendary career
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo announced that he will no longer play for Portugal, ending a national-team career that began in 2003. He holds the men’s international scoring record and won a European title with Portugal; he plans to continue playing for Al-Nassr at club level.Key Facts
- Ronaldo, 41, announced his decision in a video posted on social media.
- His final Portugal appearance was a 1-0 Nations League win over Wales on Sept. 24.
- Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp after coach Jorge Jesus kept him on the bench and said he did not plan to start him in the next match.
- Ronaldo scored a record 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal.
- His international career included six World Cups and a European title.
- The Portuguese soccer federation thanked Ronaldo and said it plans to organize a tribute.
- Ronaldo is expected to finish this club season with Saudi club Al-Nassr; he has scored 985 career goals and is pursuing 1,000.
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