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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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football after glittering Portugal career that spanned 23 years
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football after glittering Portugal career that spanned 23 years

Sky Sports • 05 nov. 13h41

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 exits Portugal stage with records intact and farewell clouded by rift
Ronaldo exits Portugal stage with records intact and farewell clouded by rift

CNA • 05 nov. 13h21

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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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

NBC News • 05 nov. 12h37

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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Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international soccer
Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international soccer

CBC • 05 nov. 11h42

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 international football
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Al Jazeera • 05 nov. 11h03

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 retires from Portugal after coach fall-out
Ronaldo retires from Portugal after coach fall-out

ESPN • 05 nov. 10h35

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 retires from international soccer after a record-breaking career with Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer after a record-breaking career with Portugal

CNN • 05 nov. 10h34

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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