Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team after 234 caps

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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team after 234 caps
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Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portuguese national team at age 41, confirming the decision through a video on Instagram. With 234 caps and 146 goals, he holds records for the most appearances and goals in international football. Ronaldo's decision follows a turbulent period with the team, including a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus. He previously considered retiring but opted to continue until now. Ronaldo's retirement leaves Portugal searching for a new leader as they look towards the next generation.

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  • •Ronaldo retires after 23-year international career
  • •He scored 146 goals in 234 appearances
  • •Portugal won Euro 2016 and Nations League 2019
  • •He had a recent disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus
  • •Ronaldo confirmed his decision via social media on November 5
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  • 10:42 AMThe Guardian Sport — Cristiano Ronaldo calls time on Portugal career after 234 caps and 146 goals
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Player says that he will ‘hand back the No 7 shirt’ Ronaldo had been suspended by the national team Cristiano ⁠Ronaldo has announced his ⁠intention ⁠to retire ​from the Portuguese ⁠national football team in ⁠a ​social ‌media post. The ‌41-year-old said ‌that he would “hand back the No 7 shirt” after ‌the November international break. Ronaldo ​has made 234 appearances for ⁠Portugal and scored ​146 goals. He ​holds ​the all-time ​record ‌for ​international ​appearances and for international goals. More details soon … Continue reading...

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Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he was retiring from international football."To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt of our national team," Ronaldo said in a video on his Instagram account.

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In a major development, Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bidding adieu to his career with Portugal.The all-time leading goalscorer for the...

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