Ronaldo retires from international football after 23 years, 146 goals

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a remarkable 23-year career with Portugal’s national team.
The 41-year-old forward made the announcement on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in a video message shared on his social media platforms.
Ronaldo leaves international football as the highest-capped male player in history, with 234 appearances, and the leading goalscorer in men’s international football with 146 goals.
His international career began in August 2003, when he made his debut for Portugal as a teenager. He went on to become the country’s captain and a central figure in its most successful period in modern football.
His grea...