{
  "id": 18295901,
  "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement: ‘Portugal will always be in my heart’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-international-retirement-portugal-will",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T10:46:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-international-retirement-portugal-will-always-be-in-my-heart/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his immediate retirement from international duty with Portugal, effectively ending his 23-year-long association with the national team. The 41-year-old finished his last game for his country with a 1-0 victory against Wales in September. After being an unused substitute in the subsequent match, Ronaldo was fined €255 and banned for 30 days.\n\nIn a lengthy statement, Ronaldo expressed his gratitude to his teammates and teammates, acknowledging that the shirt of the national team had belonged to the whole team, not just him. He emphasized that his decision was not solely based on reason but also came from his heart. Ronaldo reflected on his 23-year journey with the team, highlighting the connections he built with the Portuguese people, both within and outside the country.\n\nThe five-time Ballon d'Or winner is the top scorer (146 goals) and holds the record for the most international appearances (234) for any nation in men's football. Ronaldo's career with Portugal included winning the 2016 European Championship and two Nations League titles.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international duty with Portugal. The 41-year-old’s final, and 234th, game for his nation was a 1-0 win against Wales in September. Ronaldo left the Portugal camp early after being an unused substitute in the following game, an action for which he was fined €255 (£215; $286) and given […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement: ‘Portugal will always be in my heart’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-international-retirement-portugal-will-18297180",
        "published": "2026-11-05T10:45:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}