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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portuguese national team

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In short

The veteran forward confirmed through a social media post that he plans to step away from international competition following the November international break. His departure brings an end to a historic run representing his home country at the highest level. Over the course of his international career, he secured all-time global records for both total appearances and goals scored. He formally confirmed that he will hand back the number 7 shirt at the end of the window.

Key points

  • He finishes his international career holding the all-time records for both the most appea…: He finishes his international career holding the all-time records for both the most appearances and the most goals in international soccer history.
  • The forward will officially hand back the number seven shirt when his international tenur…: The forward will officially hand back the number seven shirt when his international tenure ends.
  • The upcoming November international break marks the final opportunity for the forward to…: The upcoming November international break marks the final opportunity for the forward to represent his national side.

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The 41-year-old said that he would “hand back the number 7 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 7 shirt” after the November international break.

Ronaldo has made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146 goals.

He holds the all-time record for international appearances and for international goals.

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