- Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41, concluding a legendary 23-year career with Portugal.
- The forward steps away as international football's all-time leading goalscorer, having scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for his country.
- Writing on social media, Ronaldo stated that the time had come to pass it on to the future and admitted it was not an easy decision.
- His departure follows a recent dispute where he left the national camp after accusing manager Jorge Jesus of breaking promises regarding playing time.
- The decision to permanently step down from Portugal duty comes just a month after his long-time rival Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina.
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