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Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal’s polarising icon and his bitter final act

After announcing his international retirement, Portugal's longstanding captain leaves behind a complicated legacy.

Portugal FA pledges to honour Cristiano Ronaldo as Jorge Jesus names squad

Portuguese FA promises to celebrate Ronaldo, although it is unclear whether he ⁠would agree to a farewell appearance.

Cristiano Ronaldo brings his international football career to an end

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending his 23-year career with Portugal. At 41, the Al-Nassr forward leaves the national team with 234 caps and 146 goals, both world records. As captain, he helped Portugal win Euro 2016 and two Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025. The decision comes after several weeks of tensions with head coach Jorge Jesus, following Ronaldo's departure from the Portugal squad in September.

Cristiano Ronaldo ends his international career

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement on Thursday, after 23 years in Portugal's jersey. At 41, Al-Nassr's striker left the selection with 234 selections and 146 goals, two world records. A captain of his team, he had won the Euro 2016 and two Leagues of Nations in 2019 and 2025. This decision came after several weeks of tensions with the breeder Jorge Jesus, following his departure from the Portuguese rally in September.

Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the age of 41.

Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo Announces International Retirement · Global Voices

Cristiano Ronaldo announced Thursday that he would end his international career, a 23-year course under the colours of Portugal marked by a rain of individual records and a Euro-2016 sacre, but ending in psychodrama, witness to a declining glory.

Why has Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football?

Portugal superstar Ronaldo calls time on international career after a falling-out with head coach Jorge Jesus.

Cristiano Ronaldo retires internationally

The Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo states: "The day has come for me to return the jersey number seven. »

Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football.

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

The announcement by the footballing legend comes just weeks after a public spat with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over playing time.

Cristiano Ronaldo announces his farewell to the selection of Portugal

The football player, who wore his country's T-shirt for 23 years, left the team's concentration at the end of September in contrast to the selector Jorge Jesus, who relegated him to the party bench in Norway.

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

The 41-year-old Portuguese legend says he will 'hand back the number 7 shirt' in social media post.

Football: Cristiano Ronaldo Announces International Retirement

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement