Portugal Legend: Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From International Football At 41.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement after 23 years, ending his Portugal career with an emotional farewell message to supporters.
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 23-year career with the national team.
The 41-year-old announced his decision in an emotional farewell statement on Thursday, November 5, reflecting on his journey with Portugal since making his international debut in August 2003.
Ronaldo, who wore Portugal’s iconic number seven shirt throughout his international career, said the time had come to hand it over to the next generation. “The day has come to return the number 7 shirt of our national team. I never felt it was exclusively mine, but for 23 years, I had the privilege and responsibility of wearing it, defending it and carrying it with me to stadiums across the world,” he said. “Today, the moment has come to hand it over to the future.” The five-time Ballon d’Or winner described the decision as difficult, acknowledging the emotional significance of ending a journey that had shaped his life and career.
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