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  "id": 18301051,
  "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal retirement statement in full: Every word striker said in heartfelt announcement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldos-portugal-retirement-statement-in-full-every-word",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:04:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cristiano-ronaldos-portugal-retirement-statement-120403266.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo released his full retirement statement for the Portugal national team at the age of 41. The Al Nassr striker posted a five-minute video on social media confirming his decision to end his 23-year career. Ronaldo made his debut in 2003 and scored 146 goals in 234 appearances, including a key role in Euro 2016 and two Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025. His heartfelt announcement covered every aspect of his journey, thanking teammates, coaches, fans, and family for their support. Ronaldo expressed pride in representing Portugal and emphasized the emotional impact of football on people's lives. He also addressed his future, stating that Portugal will always have young players to dream and believe in.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to announce his retirement from the Portugal national team.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo Jr earns first Portugal Under-17 call-up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/cristiano-ronaldo-jr-earns-first-portugal-under-17-call-up",
        "published": "2026-11-03T07:38:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ronaldo-retires-from-portugal-duty",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:17:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Island Sri Lanka",
        "title": "Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ronaldo-retires-from-portugal-duty-18297134",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:19:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ronaldo-retires-from-portugal-national-team",
        "published": "2026-11-05T12:10:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo retires: 10 record-breaking numbers from his 23-year career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cristiano-ronaldo-retires-10-record-breaking-numbers-from-his-23-year",
        "published": "2026-11-05T12:23:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Here’s a look at Cristiano Ronaldo’s major milestones with Portugal’s national team",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/heres-a-look-at-cristiano-ronaldos-major-milestones-with-portugals",
        "published": "2026-11-05T12:48:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FULL TEXT: Ronaldo’s retirement letter to Portugal fans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/full-text-ronaldos-retirement-letter-to-portugal-fans",
        "published": "2026-11-05T13:34:52.000Z"
      }
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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."
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