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Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement, shifts focus to next soccer stars

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:25 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement, shifts focus to next soccer stars

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on November 5 that he will retire from international play with Portugal after the upcoming international fixtures. His retirement coincides with Lionel Messi's departure from the Argentina national team, prompting discussions on who will become the new stars of soccer. Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland, and Jude Bellingham are spotlighted as potential successors, each having impressive international performances and records. As Ronaldo's last international matches approach, the conversation will center on which players can fill the significant void left by him and Messi, marking a change in the of international soccer.

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By the Numbers

•Ronaldo to retire after Portugal's upcoming matches in November.
•Kylian Mbappé currently leads with 22 World Cup goals, surpassing Messi.
•Lamine Yamal is part of Spain's 2026 World Cup-winning team.
•Erling Haaland scored seven goals in the 2026 World Cup.
•Jude Bellingham set a record with seven goals for England in a World Cup.

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7:25 PMYahoo Sports — ¿Quiénes dominarán el fútbol después de Ronaldo y Messi?

What they're saying

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La despedida de Cristiano Ronaldo acelera el relevo generacional tras la salida de Messi. Mbappé, Yamal, Haaland y Bellingham tienen argumentos para convertirse en las nuevas caras del fútbol mundial.
— Yahoo Sports

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