Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portuguese national team
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the Portuguese national team following the November international break. The 41-year-old concludes his international career holding records for the most appearances and goals in history.
Why it matters
Ronaldo's retirement marks the end of an era for international football, as he is widely considered one of the greatest players to ever play the sport.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portuguese national team on Thursday (November 5, 2026) in a social media post. FIFA World Cup 2026 | At 41, Ronaldo shows he still has it in him to deliver storyline 1 The 41-year-old said that he would 'hand back the number 7 shirt' after the November international break.
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