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Vinícius Jr. praises Ronaldo following his international retirement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:08 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Vinícius Jr. praises Ronaldo following his international retirement

Summary

Vinícius Jr., a star for Real Madrid, shared a message of appreciation for Cristiano Ronaldo on social media on November 5, 2026. This came after Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football earlier in the day, concluding a remarkable career with Portugal that included a record 234 appearances and 146 goals. Ronaldo's accomplishments also featured a European Championship trophy and two Nations League titles. Following the announcement, tributes poured in from the football community, with Vinícius Jr. expressing his admiration in the comments of Ronaldo's post, stating, 'Forever number 1!!!!!!'

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By the Numbers

•Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football on November 5, 2026.
•He scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal.
•Ronaldo won a European Championship and two Nations League titles.
•Vinícius Jr. expressed admiration for Ronaldo on social media.
•Tributes for Ronaldo have been widespread following his announcement.

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6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo after international retirement

What they're saying

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Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. has taken to social media on Thursday, to send a message of appreciation the way of Blancos legend Cristiano Ronaldo.This of course comes on a landmark day for the latte...
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