The 41-year-old forward made his announcement on Thursday, Nov. 5, through a video published on his Instagram account. In his statement, he reflected on the privilege and responsibility of carrying his country's shirt worldwide for over two decades. He officially steps down holding the all-time records for both appearances and goals for his country. His exit will take effect directly after the November international fixtures.
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The 41-year-old forward is officially concluding his 23-year career representing the Port…: The 41-year-old forward is officially concluding his 23-year career representing the Portuguese national team.
Ronaldo stated that the moment had arrived to hand back the number seven shirt to the Por…: Ronaldo stated that the moment had arrived to hand back the number seven shirt to the Portuguese people.
He departs international football as the all-time leader in both appearances and total go…: He departs international football as the all-time leader in both appearances and total goals scored.
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portuguese national team
The 41-year-old said that he would “hand back the number seven shirt” after the November international break.
BARCELONA: Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portuguese national team on Thursday (Nov 5) in a social media post.
The 41-year-old said that he would “hand back the number seven shirt” after the November international break.
"To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt of our national team," Ronaldo said in a video on his Instagram account.
"I never felt it belonged to me alone, but for 23 years I had the privilege and the responsibility of wearing it, defending it and carrying it with me into stadiums all around the world," he continued.
Ronaldo has made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146 goals.
He holds the all-time record for international appearances and for international goals.
The 40-year-old forward has brought an end to his historic 23-year international tenure following tensions with head coach Jorge Jesus. His departure closes a defining era that delivered the Euro 2016 and 2019 Nations League trophies to Portugal. While stepping away from country duties, he will continue competing for Saudi club Al-Nassr as he targets 1,000 career goals.
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