Sports
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.
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World
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.
World
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.
Sports
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.
World
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.
Politics
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.