Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:09pm on 05 Nov 2026,Thursday Sports
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41, ending an illustrious 23-year career representing Portugal. Since making his debut in August 2003, Ronaldo has recorded 234 international appearances and scored a record-breaking 146 goals. He captained Portugal to the historic Euro 2016 championship and two UEFA Nations League titles. In an emotional farewell message, he thanked his teammates, coaches, family and supporters, saying it was time to hand over his iconic No. 7 shirt to the next generation. He is expected to continue playing club football. (PC: Reuters)
