{
  "id": 18326916,
  "title": "Portugal: How Bruno Fernandes, Vinicius Junior, Dalot, others reacted to Ronaldo's retirement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/portugal-how-bruno-fernandes-vinicius-junior-dalot-others-reacted-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T14:43:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/05/portugal-how-bruno-fernandes-vinicius-junior-dalot-others-reacted-to-ronaldos-retirement/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo officially announced his retirement from international football earlier Thursday, marking the conclusion of his extraordinary 23-year career with the Portugal national team. The 41-year-old forward shared a five-minute video on his social media platforms, confirming his decision not to represent his country any longer. Ronaldo holds the record for the most appearances and goals in men's international football history, boasting a remarkable 234 caps and 146 goals. Throughout his tenure with Portugal, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star secured three major international titles, earning his place among the greatest footballers ever to wear the national colors.\n\nUpon hearing the news, fans worldwide inundated Ronaldo's social media accounts with heartfelt messages, lauding his accomplishments and the memories he forged during his international career. Esteemed football personalities also joined in the tributes, including former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand, who commented on Ronaldo's Instagram post, \"It was a movie bro.\"\n\nVinicius Junior, the Real Madrid forward wearing the iconic No. 7 shirt once donned by Ronaldo, paid homage to the Portuguese legend, declaring, \"Forever number 1.\" Manchester United, where Ronaldo played two spells during his club career, acknowledged his immense contributions to Portuguese football and congratulated him on his international successes. Portugal teammate Diogo Dalot expressed his gratitude for Ronaldo's influence on the national team, stating, \"You made us dream, you made us believe, and you made us WIN! Thank you, idol.\"\n\nAnother fellow countryman, Bruno Fernandes, recalled sharing the national team dressing room with Ronaldo as a unique privilege, remembering how he admired the legendary forward since his childhood. \"Thank you for the inspiration. It was a privilege to be able to share great moments for our selection with my childhood idol,\" Fernandes wrote.\n\nSporting CP, the club where Ronaldo began his professional football journey before moving on to Manchester United, recognized his contributions to the Portuguese national team, saying, \"Thank you for everything you did for our nation. Forever in Portugal's history.\" Ronaldo's retirement signifies the end of one of the most successful international careers in football history. Despite his departure from the national team, his records, achievements, and impact will remain an essential part of Portugal's football legacy.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his remarkable 23-year career with the Portugal national team. The 41-year-old forward made the announcement earlier, Thursday, through a five-minute video shared across his social media platforms, confirming that he would no longer represent his country. Ronaldo leaves international football…",
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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."
}