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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 23-year career with the Portugal national team. The 41-year-old striker shared the decision via a video message on social media, stating that the time has come to pass on the iconic number 7 shirt to future generations.
Ronaldo leaves the international stage as the all-time record holder for both appearances (234) and goals (146) in men's international soccer. His decorated career includes winning the 2016 European Championship and two UEFA Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025.
The retirement follows a period of tension between Ronaldo and Portugal manager Jorge Jesus. In late September, Ronaldo reportedly left a national team training camp following disagreements regarding his playing time during Nations League matches. This incident resulted in a 30-day suspension and a fine from the Portuguese Football Federation.
While his international career has concluded, Ronaldo is expected to continue playing at the club level for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia as he pursues his goal of reaching 1,000 career goals.
Entities
Al Nassr · Al-Nassr · Cristiano Ronaldo · Jorge Jesus · Luís Montenegro · Portugal national football team · Portugal national team · Portuguese Football Federation · UEFA
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Ronaldo accused coach Jorge Jesus of failing to keep his word regarding his usage in the 2026/2027 Nations League.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ronaldo has scored 146 goals for Portugal.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portugal national team via social media.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ronaldo won the 2016 European Championship and the 2019 Nations League.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ronaldo left the national team training camp in Copenhagen following a dispute with Jorge Jesus.
- [● 44 SOURCES] Ronaldo has played 234 matches for Portugal. www.blick.ch · www.augsburger-allgemeine.de · www.derwesten.de · www.suedkurier.de · www.vecernji.hr
- [● 6 SOURCES] Ronaldo was sanctioned by the Portuguese Football Federation with a 30-day suspension and a 255 euro fine.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ronaldo intends to finish his international career after the November FIFA international window.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Ronaldo reportedly left a training camp early following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. www.blick.ch · www.augsburger-allgemeine.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The football association imposed a 30-day suspension and a 255 euro fine on Ronaldo. www.blick.ch
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ronaldo's last match for Portugal was against Wales on September 24. www.blick.ch
- [● 20 SOURCES] Cristiano Ronaldo has officially retired from the Portuguese national team. www.blick.ch · ajansspor.com · www.augsburger-allgemeine.de · www.derwesten.de · www.suedkurier.de