Ronaldo Retires from Portugal Duty
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the Portugal national team, bringing the curtain down on one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football. The 41-year-old said yesterday that he would “hand back the No. 7 shirt” after the November international break. Ronaldo captained Portugal to their first major trophy at … The post Ronaldo Retires from Portugal…
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the Portugal national football team, concluding an illustrious career for the 41-year-old. The forward, who captained Portugal to their first major trophy at Euro 2016, as well as the 2019 and 2025 Nations League titles, has announced he will hand back the No. 7 shirt after the November international break.
Ronaldo, who made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146 goals, holds individual records for international appearances and goals. He joins Lionel Messi as the only players to feature at six global tournaments. Ronaldo's decision to retire came amidst controversy, as he left the national team at the end of September without permission, citing broken promises by manager Jorge Jesus.
Portugal's football federation suspended Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him 255 dollars. The Portuguese Football Federation expressed deep gratitude for Ronaldo's service, acknowledging his inspiring leadership and symbolic representation of the national team. At 41, Ronaldo leaves the international stage as Portugal's most successful player in terms of both individual and team honors.
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