Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team after 23-year career

Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team after 23-year career

On 5 November in Portugal, Al Jazeera reported that Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portugal national team and will hand back the iconic number 7 shirt, following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. Earlier, ESPN said that Ronaldo had indicated he would quit international football after a disagreement with the manager, ending a 23-year spell that produced 146 goals in 234 appearances and included a Euro 2016 triumph.

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November 05, 2026
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Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team after 23 years
Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team after 23 years

Sky Sports • 05 Nov 13:41

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed his retirement from international football, ending a 23-year career that included 234 caps, 146 goals and a Euro 2016 title.

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Ronaldo announces retirement amid dispute with Portugal coach
Ronaldo announces retirement amid dispute with Portugal coach

CNA • 05 Nov 13:21

Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football after a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus, ending a career that includes 234 caps, 146 goals and three major titles for Portugal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team

NBC News • 05 Nov 12:37

The 41-year-old forward said he will hand back the No. 7 shirt, ending a 23-year international career that included a Euro title and record appearances.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Announces End of Portugal International Career
Cristiano Ronaldo Announces End of Portugal International Career

CBC • 05 Nov 11:42

The 41-year-old forward said he will no longer play for Portugal, ending a tenure that included six World Cups, a European championship and the men's all-time international scoring record.

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team

Al Jazeera • 05 Nov 11:03

The 41-year-old Portuguese forward said he will hand back the number 7 shirt, ending a 23-year international career after a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus.

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Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal after dispute with coach
Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal after dispute with coach

ESPN • 05 Nov 10:35

Cristiano Ronaldo said he will quit international football following a disagreement with Portugal manager Jorge Jesus, ending a 23-year career with 146 goals in 234 matches.

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team

CNN • 05 Nov 10:34

The 41-year-old forward said he will hand back Portugal’s number 7 shirt after 23 years, ending a record-setting international career.

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