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  "id": 18298777,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:12:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/end-of-an-era-netizens-left-heartbroken-as-cristiano-ronaldo-announces-retirement-from-international-football-after-23-years-with-portugal"
  },
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  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after 23 years with Portugal, leaving fans worldwide heartbroken. The 41-year-old made the emotional announcement in a video message on November 5, 2026. Ronaldo, now playing for Al-Nassr, leaves behind a legacy as Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer. Throughout his illustrious career, he has enjoyed legendary status, winning the UEFA Euro 2016 and two UEFA Nations League titles. His departure has reignited discussions about his unparalleled legacy and his place among football's greatest players.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo's announcement of his retirement from international football has sent shockwaves across the football fraternity, with fans taking to social media to express their emotions following the end of his legendary Portugal career. The 41-year-old confirmed his decision through an emotional video message on Thursday, November 5, accompanied by the heartfelt caption, \"Portugal will…",
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        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-retires-from-international-football-18295048",
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        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portuguese national team",
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-international-retirement",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:04:58.000Z"
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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",
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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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal after 23-year international career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-retires-from-portugal-after-23-year-international",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:18:26.000Z"
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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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