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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football after 23 years with Portugal
November 5, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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5 reports · 2 in Arabic, 3 in English
YKYalla Kora
"هيا بنا نحو الهدف رقم 1000".. أول تعليق من الاتحاد البرتغالي على اعتزال رونالدو
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MAMasrawy
رسميا.. كريستيانو رونالدو ينهي مسيرته مع منتخب البرتغال (فيديو)
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BNBBC News
Cristiano Ronaldo retires: Portugal forward says he is quitting international football
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TGThe Guardian
Cristiano Ronaldo calls time on Portugal career after 234 caps and 146 goals
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ESESPN
Ronaldo retires from Portugal after coach fall-out - ESPN
(opens the publisher’s site)Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from Portugal's national team, ending a 23-year international career with 234 caps and 146 goals.
- Ronaldo announced the decision in a video message on November 5, saying he is handing back the No 7 shirt after 23 years.
- He retires holding world records for men's international appearances and goals since his debut in 2003.
- He left the Portugal camp last month after being told he would not start, drawing a suspension and fine; ESPN reported a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus.
- The Portuguese federation said it would hold a tribute ceremony honoring Ronaldo and thanked its former captain.