Ronaldo retires from Portugal with 234 caps and 146 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on November 5 that he is retiring from international football, ending a 23-year career with Portugal in which he set men’s records for appearances and goals. The 41-year-old said in a social-media video that he would hand on the national team’s No. 7 shirt, which he wore for more than two decades. Ronaldo finished his Portugal career with 234 appearances and 146 goals. He made his senior debut against Kazakhstan in August 2003 and represented the country at six World Cups and six European Championships. His final appearance was a 1-0 Nations League victory over Wales on September 24, according to reports identifying that match as his last for Portugal. In the video, Ronaldo described representing Portugal as a privilege and said the decision to leave was difficult. He said the time had come to pass the shirt on to the future. His international career included Portugal’s first European Championship title, won in 2016, and Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025. The Portuguese Football Federation said it intends to organize a tribute to Ronaldo, inviting supporters and the country to celebrate his contribution. The federation has not announced a date...