Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:38am on 05 Nov 2026,Thursday Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 23-year career with Portugal. The 41-year-old footballer shared the news through a video message on social media on Thursday. Ronaldo said the time had come to hand back Portugal’s iconic No. 7 shirt, which he wore with pride throughout his international career. He made a record 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146 goals, becoming the highest-scoring player in men's international football. Ronaldo captained Portugal to the Euro 2016 title and won the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025. (PC: HT)
