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Cristiano Ronaldo Announces International Retirement from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo Announces International Retirement from Portugal
World Sports · 21:26:48 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football with Portugal, according to a report by the Associated Press on Thursday.

The news was reported by AP correspondent Tales Azzoni on November 5, 2026. Details surrounding the announcement were not immediately disclosed.

Ronaldo leaves the Portugal national team as its all-time leading scorer and most-capped player, having captained the side to titles at Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League.

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