End Of An Era: Cristiano Ronaldo Bids Farewell To Portugal After 23 Glorious Years
Mumbai: The 2026 FIFA World Cup was expected to be the last hurrah for football greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Although neither ended his international career on the grandest stage in the United States, both have now brought the curtain down on their remarkable journeys with their respective national teams. Ronaldo took to social media on Thursday to announce his retirement from…
In a surprising announcement on Thursday, Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football, marking the end of a 23-year career with Portugal. Ronaldo's journey with the national team began with his 18-year-old debut against Kazakhstan in an International Friendly, leading up to his 146th and final goal against Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Despite a controversial end to his tenure, Ronaldo's legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time remains intact. Portugal's football federation praised him for his contributions to the team, and the player reflected on his career as a life-changing journey that carried the hopes of millions of Portuguese supporters.
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