CRISTIANO RONALDO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL AFTER HISTORIC 23-YEAR CAREER
Lisbon, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football, permanently stepping down from the Portuguese national team. The 41-year-old forward confirmed the decision today in an emotional five-minute video message shared with millions of fans worldwide.
Ronaldo’s retirement brings a definitive end to the most decorated individual run in international football history. Over a legendary 23-year career that began in August 2003, Ronaldo amassed an unmatched world-record 234 appearances and scored an all-time record 146 goals for his country. Under his captaincy, Portugal reached the pinnacle of European football, capturing the historic UEFA Euro 2016 championship and securing two Nations League titles.
In his farewell address, Ronaldo reflected on his 23-year tenure wearing the national team’s number seven shirt, noting that the time has come to pass it on to the future.
The announcement follows recent speculation surrounding his role under head coach Jorge Jesus. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) thanked Ronaldo for his service and announced plans for a tribute to honor the iconic captain. Meanwhile, Ronaldo will continue his club career with Al-Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia as he pursues his 1,000th career goal.
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