{
  "id": 18318666,
  "title": "Portugal: Pepe reacts as Ronaldo retires from international football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/portugal-pepe-reacts-as-ronaldo-retires-from-international-football",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T13:07:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/05/portugal-pepe-reacts-as-ronaldo-retires-from-international-football/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portugal star Pepe has honored his former Real Madrid and national team mate Cristiano Ronaldo after the 41-year-old striker announced his retirement from international football. Pepe, 43, reacted to Ronaldo's announcement via Instagram, expressing his gratitude for Ronaldo's \"more than football\" contributions. Ronaldo, who announced his decision on November 5, ends a career of 23 years with Portugal, boasting an impressive 234 appearances and 146 goals. The striker also won Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025, netting 94 of those goals after turning 30. Ronaldo's final international match came against Wales in September, and he was subsequently a substitute in Norway before leaving the national team squad on September 30. The Portuguese Football Federation fined him €255 and suspended him for 30 days following a disciplinary decision, backdated to the day of his retirement. Ronaldo's departure from international football marks the end of a long association with the national team, with the federation promising a fitting tribute to their \"eternal captain.\"",
  "summary": "Portugal icon Pepe has paid tribute to his former Real Madrid and Portugal teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, following the forward’s announcement that he is retiring from international football. The former Portugal defender, 43, who retired from professional football in August 2024, reacted to Ronaldo’s announcement with a message on Instagram rather than issuing a separate statement. […] Portugal:…",
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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."
}