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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football. The 41-year-old Portugal legend has brought an end to his glittering 23-year career for his country after a record-breaking 146 goals in 243 caps . Ronaldo took to social media to confirm the decision on Thursday morning, with the caption “Portugal will always be in me.” The decision [...] The post Cristiano Ronaldo retires from…

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, marking the end of his remarkable 23-year career for Portugal. The 41-year-old player scored an impressive 146 goals in 243 appearances for his nation. Ronaldo shared his decision on social media, expressing his gratitude to his teammates, coaches, family, and fans worldwide.

He stated, "Portugal will always be in me." This announcement follows a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus during the previous international break. Ronaldo concluded his international career on a high note, acknowledging that the greatest victory was earning respect as the best player to represent the best country in the world.

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