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Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football. Ronaldo’s announcement brings to an end a glittering 23-year career for his country.
During this period, he plundered an incredible 146 goals while making 234 appearances. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner led Portugal to Euro 2016 triumph as well as two Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025.
His World Cup fortunes have been less kind, however, with Portugal exiting in the round of 16 at the most recent tournament, beaten by eventual champions Spain.
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The Peoples Person · reported · 2026-11-05 11:46 UTC
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Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football.Portugal recordRonaldo’s announcement brings to an end a glittering 23-year career for his country. During this period, he plundered...
The Peoples Person · reported · 2026-11-05 11:46 UTC
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international football, ending a 23-year career with Portugal.
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