Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he will retire from Portugal’s national team after the November international break, ending a 23-year international career. The 41-year-old leaves as the all-time record holder for both appearances and goals for Portugal.
Key Points
- Cristiano Ronaldo announced on social media that he will retire from Portugal’s national team after the November international break.
- He said the decision was difficult and thanked his family, teammates, coaches, staff and the Portuguese people.
- Ronaldo captained Portugal to their first major trophy at Euro 2016 and also helped them win the 2019 and 2025 Nations Leagues.
- He ends his international career with 234 appearances and 146 goals, both all-time records.
