Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team after 234 caps
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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

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.
- •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
- 10:51 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement after illustrious career with Portugal
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement after 23 years
- 10:42 AMThe Guardian Sport — Cristiano Ronaldo calls time on Portugal career after 234 caps and 146 goals
- 10:39 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo calls time! CR7 quits Portugal, the video is 😭
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement !
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal duty
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement
"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...
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:51 AMReal Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement after illustrious career with Portugal
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...
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:50 AMCristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement
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.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:50 AMCristiano Ronaldo announces retirement after 23 years
Cristiano Ronaldo ends his 23-year international career with Portugal, bringing an era to a close for the national team.
- The Guardian SportNov 5, 2026, 10:42 AMCristiano Ronaldo calls time on Portugal career after 234 caps and 146 goals
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...
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:39 AM🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo calls time! CR7 quits Portugal, the video is 😭
Cristiano Ronaldo is saying goodbye to the Portuguese national team. The end of an era, to put it plainly. Just weeks after Messi's equally historic decision, his longtime rival has also decided to c...
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:34 AM🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement !
Cristiano Ronaldo says goodbye to Portugal.The 41-year-old confirmed the news in a video posted on Instagram, bringing an end to a 23-year international career during which he became the all-time lead...
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:32 AMCristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal duty
Cristiano Ronaldo’s time representing Portugal has officially come to an end. The 40-year-old star took to social media to share a video confirming his retirement from the national team.Portugal’s...
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:31 AM🚨 BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his record-breaking career with Portugal.The 41-year-old confirmed the news in a video posted on Instagra...
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