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  "id": 18311859,
  "title": "Portugal plans special farewell for Ronaldo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/portugal-plans-special-farewell-for-ronaldo-18311859",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T13:40:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/portugal-plans-special-farewell-for-ronaldo/"
  },
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  "account": "The Portuguese Football Federation has announced plans for a special farewell to commemorate Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football. The decision comes after the legendary forward announced his decision to end his career representing his country. Ronaldo, who made his senior debut for Portugal in 2003, has established himself as a pivotal figure in the nation's football history.\n\nThe FPF has expressed their appreciation for Ronaldo's contributions to the national team, reaffirming that his home will always be with Portugal. In their statement, they highlighted Ronaldo's record-breaking 146 goals in 234 appearances, making him the highest goalscorer in men's international football. His international career has been adorned with several historic feats, including leading Portugal to their first-ever European Championship title in 2016, and guiding the team to victory in the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019 and the 2025 edition.\n\nBeyond the accolades, Ronaldo's influence on Portuguese football extends beyond trophies. He inspired generations of young players and fans, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of the sport in Portugal. Despite his retirement, Ronaldo is expected to continue his professional career with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, while also aiming to reach a milestone of 1,000 official career goals, having already scored 985.\n\nThe farewell event by the FPF offers Portugal a chance to celebrate a player whose achievements have significantly contributed to the country's sporting legacy. The federation's message, \"This will always be your home,\" underscores Ronaldo's enduring connection with Portugal, even after his international retirement.",
  "summary": "The Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed plans for a special farewell for Cristiano Ronaldo following his retirement from international football. Read More: https://punchng.com/portugal-plans-special-farewell-for-ronaldo/",
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        "published": "2026-11-05T10:30:00.000Z"
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        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:05:31.000Z"
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      {
        "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",
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        "published": "2026-11-05T11:17:03.000Z"
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      {
        "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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