Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal coach 'knew nothing' about Ronaldo retiring

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says he "found out when we all did" about Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football.

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.

From playing against Messi & Ronaldo to non-league

Fernando Forestieri, whose career has seen him play against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, is looking to inspire non-league Oxford City to a memorable FA Cup win over Leicester City.

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.

"The day came to return the number seven T-shirt": Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on November 5 his final withdrawal from Portugal's selection, with which he played 234 games and scored 146 goals. At the age of 41, the striker ended a 23-year career in which he won the 2016 Eurocup and two editions of the League of Nations, although he did not win the World Cup. "The day came to return the number seven T-shirt to the selection of all of us," he announced in a video published in Instagram, in which he reviewed his career and thanked the fans, colleagues, coaches and those responsible for Portuguese football.

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.

Six tournaments, 11 goals - Ronaldo's World Cup legacy

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football having scored 146 goals and 234 caps for his country. Here's a look back at his 11 World Cup goals, across six tournaments since 2006.

Cristiano Ronaldo retires internationally

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

Another legend is withdrawn from his selection: Cristiano Ronaldo ends his career with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday his final withdrawal from Portugal's selection, with which he played 234 games and scored 146 goals. At the age of 41, the striker ended a 23-year career in which he won the 2016 Eurocup and two editions of the League of Nations, although he did not win the World Cup.

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.

"The day has come to return T-shirt number 7": Cristiano Ronaldo announces his withdrawal from the selection of Portugal

The 41-year-old striker is considered the best player in his country's history, as well as being the largest historical scorer.

Ronaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international football

BBC Sport looks at some of the most iconic moments from the career of Cristiano Ronaldo as he retires from international football.

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