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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement From International Football
Caption: Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement From International Football. Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing a 23-year career with Portugal to an end after more than two decades representing his country. The 41-year-old forward made the announcement in a video message on Thursday, saying he was ready to hand back the national team's iconic No. 7 shirt after the November international break. ”I never felt it belonged to me alone, but for 23 years I had the privilege and the responsibility of wearing it," Ronaldo said, describing the decision as an emotional one. Ronaldo retires as the most-capped player and leading goalscorer in men's international football, with 234 appearances and 146 goals for Portugal. He captained his country to its first major international trophy at Euro 2016 and subsequently helped Portugal win the Nations League in 2019 and 2025. His international career included six World Cup appearances, making him the first player to score in six different editions of the tournament. The announcement comes after a recent falling-out with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, which led Ronaldo to walk out of the national team's training camp in October. Having already confirmed that the 2026 World Cup would be his last, Ronaldo now brings his international career to a close, although he is expected to continue playing at club level. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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