🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement !

🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement ! Cristiano Ronaldo says goodbye to Portugal. The 41-year-old confirmed the news in a video posted on Instagram, bringing an end to a 23-year international career during which he became the all-time leading scorer and most-capped player in men's international football. Ronaldo scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal after making his national team debut in 2003. He led his country to victory at Euro 2016 and in the 2019 UEFA Nations League, establishing himself as one of the most decorated players in international football history. The forward represented Portugal at five World Cups and six European Championships, becoming synonymous with the national team for more than two decades. His international career appeared to be nearing its end after Portugal's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo later revealed that he had considered retiring from international football before being persuaded to continue. The Al Nassr forward's decision also comes after a turbulent period with Portugal, including a public disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus after he was left on the bench for a Nations League win over Norway in September. Ronaldo had previously insisted that he remained available for selection, but his latest Instagram video confirms that he has now decided to end his international career. His retirement leaves Portugal without its iconic captain and all-time leading scorer as the team turns to the next generation of players. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.