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  "id": 18296727,
  "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-international-retirement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:04:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2042335/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-international-retirement"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his decision to retire from representing Portugal internationally, marking the end of a legendary career for the 41-year-old footballer. In a social media post, Ronaldo disclosed his intention to 'hand back the number 7 shirt' following the November international break. Throughout his tenure with the national team, Ronaldo led Portugal to their first major trophy at Euro 2016, and contributed to their victories in the 2019 and 2025 Nations Leagues. The Portuguese star acknowledged that his decision was not solely based on rational thought, but also on emotional considerations. Ronaldo expressed his gratitude to his family, the Portuguese people, and the teammates, coaches, and staff he worked alongside over his 23-year career with the national team. He praised the impact his goals had on fans, noting that if he brought joy or pride to anyone, it made all the sacrifices worthwhile. He concluded the announcement by stating, \"Portugal will always be a part of me.\" Ronaldo's illustrious international career with Portugal is unmatched, as he has amassed 234 appearances and scored 146 goals for his country, surpassing all other time and goal records for Portugal's national team.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portugal national team on Thursday in a social media post, bringing to an end one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football. The 41-year-old said he would ‘hand back the number 7 shirt’ after the November international break. Ronaldo captained the team to their first major trophy at Euro 2016 and helped…",
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        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portuguese national team",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo calls time on Portugal career and retires from international football",
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        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football",
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        "published": "2026-11-05T11:00:22.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal, but will he play one final farewell match?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-retires-from-portugal-but-will-he-play-one-final",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:05:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'End Of An Era!': Netizens Left Heartbroken As Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement From International Football After 23 Years With Portugal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/end-of-an-era-netizens-left-heartbroken-as-cristiano-ronaldo",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:12:20.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-retires-from-international-football-18296907",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:17:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Portugal plans special farewell for Ronaldo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/portugal-plans-special-farewell-for-ronaldo",
        "published": "2026-11-05T13:34:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-retires-from-portugal-national-team",
        "published": "2026-11-05T13:56:15.000Z"
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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."
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