Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal
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Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo announced that he is retiring from Portugal’s national team after a 23-year international career. He scored a record 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal and will continue playing at club level with Al-Nassr.Key Facts
- Ronaldo said he was handing Portugal’s No. 7 shirt to the next generation.
- His international career began in August 2003.
- He scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal, setting the men’s international scoring record.
- Portugal won Euro 2016 and the Nations League in 2019 and 2025 during his career.
- Portugal qualified for every World Cup and European Championship held during Ronaldo’s time with the national team.
- His final Portugal appearance was a 1-0 win over Wales on Sept. 24.
- The Portuguese soccer federation said it plans to organize a tribute to Ronaldo.
- Ronaldo is pursuing his 1,000th career goal and has scored 985, according to the article.
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