Ronaldo announces plan to retire from Portugal team
His departure would end a 23-year international career and leave a major gap for Portugal.
Friday 6 November · 06:02 · 1 min read
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What happened
Cristiano Ronaldo announced that he plans to end his international career with Portugal after the November matches. The 41-year-old said the decision was difficult and thanked his family, fellow players, coaches, staff and Portuguese supporters. He leaves with 234 appearances and 146 goals for the national team, according to the report. Portugal’s football federation said it was planning a tribute ceremony.
Why it matters
Ronaldo has been a central figure for Portugal and helped the team win Euro 2016 and the Nations League in 2019 and 2025. His planned retirement marks the end of his national-team career, while the federation prepares to honour him.
Background
Ronaldo captained Portugal to its first major title at Euro 2016. The report says he is the men’s international football record holder for appearances and goals.
Key terms
- International career
- A player’s appearances for their country’s national team.
- Nations League
- A national-team football competition organised by UEFA.
Timeline
- 2016 Ronaldo captained Portugal to its first major title at Euro 2016.
- 2019 and 2025 Portugal won the Nations League, with Ronaldo helping the team, according to the report.
- November 5, 2026 Ronaldo announced plans to retire after the November international matches.
Sources (2)
[1] DAP News Update: ព័រទុយហ្គាល់ ប្រកាសពីផែនការរៀបចំពិធីផ្តល់កិត្តិយសដល់ Ronaldo បន្ទាប់ពីការប្រកាសចូលនិវត្តន៍ពីក្រុមជម្រើសជាតិ 5 Nov Read original [2] DAP News Cristiano Ronaldo ប្រកាសចូលនិវត្តន៍ពីក្រុមជម្រើសជាតិព័រទុយហ្គាល់ជាផ្លូវការ 5 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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