Cristiano Ronaldo Officially Announces Retirement from the Portugal National Team, Concluding a 23-Year International Career
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the Portugal national team after the November international break, ending a 23-year international career. He made 234 appearances and scored 146 goals, both men's international football records, and led the team to victory at Euro 2016 and two UEFA Nations League titles.
Cristiano Ronaldo Officially Announces Retirement from the Portugal National Team, Ending a 23-Year International Career
At 41, Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (C. Ronaldo) has announced that he will officially retire from the Portugal national team after the November international break, bringing his 23-year international career to an end. He stated that the decision was both difficult and emotional, and that he will formally bid farewell to the No. 7 jersey that has accompanied him for many years.
C. Ronaldo has made 234 appearances for Portugal, scoring 146 goals—both figures setting records in the history of men's international football. He led Portugal to victory at Euro 2016 and has also won the UEFA Nations League twice. This farewell also marks the official conclusion of a football legend's journey with his national team.
Source: FIFA
