Cristiano Ronaldo calls time on Portugal career and retires from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41, marking the end of a remarkable career with the Portuguese national team. Over the course of his international career, Ronaldo scored an impressive 146 goals in 234 appearances, earning him the distinction of making the most appearances and scoring the most goals for Portugal.

The talented forward made his debut in 2003 and went on to win the 2016 Euros, as well as two Nations League titles. His captaincy led the team to their first major trophy at Euro 2016, followed by victories in the 2019 and 2025 Nations Leagues. Despite walking out of a team training camp to protest against manager Jorge Jesus, Ronaldo's decision to retire was ultimately made with his heart, as he expressed deep pride in representing Portugal throughout his illustrious career.