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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football after lengthy career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 2:18 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football after lengthy career

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football, ending a distinguished, if controversial, tenure with Portugal that lasted over 23 years. His final game was marked by a lack of usage, as he left the camp after being an unused substitute against Norway. Despite his impressive record of 234 caps and 146 goals, his later years included diminished performances and criticism for hindering the national team. Some consider his decision to retire essential for the team's future competitiveness in upcoming tournaments.

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•Ronaldo played his last international match after Euro 2024.
•He scored 146 goals, the highest in Portugal's history.
•His career included leading Portugal to Euro 2016 victory.
•Ronaldo was criticized for ineffective performances in recent tournaments.
•His retirement comes as Portugal aims for success in Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup.

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2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo’s long Portugal goodbye leaves complicated legacy

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COMMENT: Ronaldo was talismanically brilliant for Portugal and led them to Euro 2016 glory, but as Richard Jolly explains, he became a burden in his final few years, leaving plenty relieved by his international retirement
— Yahoo Sports

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