You inspired us all, Nani hails Ronaldo after retirement

Former Portugal international Luis Nani has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after the forward announced his retirement from international football. Describing Ronaldo as "the best of all time," Nani praised the Portuguese legend for inspiring a generation of players and making the country proud. Nani, who shared the pitch with Ronaldo during his time with Portugal, highlighted their shared experiences both on and off the pitch, acknowledging that disagreements sometimes arose but ultimately helped them grow and improve.

Ronaldo's retirement ends a 23-year international career, during which he amassed 234 appearances and scored 146 goals, contributing to Portugal's victories in the 2016 European Championship and the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025.

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