After 23 years wearing the Seleção shirt, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the international game.
In a video released this morning, under the simple message: “Portugal will always be in me”, Ronaldo explained his decision.
Portugal estará sempre em mim https://t.co/dnFj51rxmh
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 5, 2026
Ronaldo retires from the Portugal national team having played 234 times and scored 146 goals.
With Ronaldo as captain, the Seleção won the European Championship in 2016, the country’s first major trophy, and also won two Nations League trophies, in 2019 and 2025.
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