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Bernardo Silva pays tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after international retirement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 7:20 AM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Bernardo Silva pays tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after international retirement

Summary

Bernardo Silva of Real Madrid honored Cristiano Ronaldo following the latter's retirement from international soccer. Ronaldo, 41, announced his decision on November 5, concluding a 23-year career with Portugal that included 146 goals in 234 appearances. Silva expressed gratitude for having played alongside Ronaldo, calling him an inspiration. The football community is set to celebrate Ronaldo’s legacy, which includes guiding Portugal to their first European Championship title in 2016 and wins in the Nations League.

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By the Numbers

•Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer on November 5, 2026.
•Bernardo Silva shared an emotional tribute on Instagram.
•Ronaldo scored 146 goals for Portugal, a world record.
•He captained Portugal to major tournament victories in 2016 and 2019.
•Real Madrid fans remember Ronaldo's standout career at the club.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid’s Bernardo Silva pays emotional tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following international retirement: ‘An inspiration to us all

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Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced yesterday that he was hanging up his boots for Portugal, bringing the curtain down on a glorious international career.The announcement has naturally stru...
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