Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to an extraordinary 23-year career with Portugal.
The 41-year-old made the announcement on Thursday, 5 November 2026, through an emotional video shared on social media, saying the time had come to hand over Portugal’s iconic number 7 jersey to the next generation.
Ronaldo retires from international football as the men’s all-time leading goalscorer, with 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal.
During his remarkable career, he captained Portugal to its first-ever European Championship title in 2016 and helped the country win the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025.
He also made history by scoring at six FIFA World Cup tournaments
His retirement marks the end of one of the most celebrated international careers in football history
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