Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football after 23 years
11 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 11:33 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, concluding a remarkable 23-year career with Portugal. The 41-year-old forward scored 146 goals in 243 matches, making him the all-time top scorer in international football. His retirement follows disagreements with Portugal's head coach Jorge Jesus during the last international camp, where he expressed discontent over broken promises. Ronaldo reflected on his journey in a social media post, thanking teammates, coaches, and fans for their support throughout his career. Details surrounding his retirement continue to emerge.
- •Ronaldo scored 146 goals in 243 appearances for Portugal.
- •He won UEFA Euro 2016 and two Nations League titles.
- •Ronaldo's decision follows a conflict with coach Jorge Jesus.
- •He publicly thanked supporters and teammates in his announcement.
- •His retirement adds to the post-Golden Generation transition for Portugal.
- 11:33 AMSky Sports — Ronaldo announces international retirement on Instagram!
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement from Portugal
- 11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo's statement in full as he retires from international football
- 10:56 AMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team with emotional farewell video
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty
- 10:49 AMESPN Soccer — Ronaldo retires from Portugal after coach bust-up
- 10:46 AMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football
- 10:43 AMBBC Sport — Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty
"Ronaldo announced his retirement from Portugal duty after scoring 146 goals in 234 games, although his international career ended in acrimony after walking out on the team last month
"Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football following a fall-out with Portugal boss Jorge Jesus.
"Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to announce his retirement from international football.
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External links- Sky SportsNov 5, 2026, 11:33 AMRonaldo announces international retirement on Instagram!
Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to announce his retirement from international football.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 11:30 AMCristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement from Portugal
Ronaldo, 41, has called time on his 23-year career with Portugal.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 11:26 AMCristiano Ronaldo's statement in full as he retires from international football
Ronaldo announced his retirement from Portugal duty after scoring 146 goals in 234 games, although his international career ended in acrimony after walking out on the team last month
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:56 AMCristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team with emotional farewell video
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally called time on his international career with Portugal.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:55 AMRonaldo retires from Portugal duty
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says he is retiring from international football.
- ESPN SoccerNov 5, 2026, 10:49 AMRonaldo retires from Portugal after coach bust-up
Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football following a fall-out with Portugal boss Jorge Jesus.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:46 AMCristiano Ronaldo retires from international football
Ronaldo calls time on his career with Portugal as international football’s all-time top scorer
- BBC SportNov 5, 2026, 10:43 AMRonaldo retires from Portugal duty
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says he is retiring from international football.
- Sky Sports FootballNov 5, 2026, 10:40 AMRonaldo retires from international football
Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football.
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