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- 05.11.2026 15:57:00
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41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo has announced the end of his 23-year career with the Portugal national team. He shared the news in a video message posted on his Instagram account.
In his farewell speech, Ronaldo expressed gratitude to his fans, teammates, coaches, and loved ones. He emphasized that representing his country on the international stage had been the greatest honor of his career.
Ronaldo made his debut for Portugal on August 20, 2003, in a friendly match against Kazakhstan. He made a total of 234 appearances for the national team, scoring 146 goals and providing 45 assists. The forward won the UEFA European Championship with Portugal in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in the 2018/19 and 2024/25 seasons.
Throughout his career, Ronaldo has won the UEFA Champions League five times. Since December 2022, he has been playing for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
