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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football
The 41-year-old Portuguese legend says he will 'hand back the number 7 shirt' in social media post.
Al Jazeera•
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his intention to retire from the Portugal national team in a social media post, bringing to an end one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football.
The 41-year-old said on Thursday he would “hand back the number 7 shirt” after the November international break.
Ronaldo captained the team to their first major trophy at Euro 2016 and helped them win the 2019 and 2025 Nations Leagues.
“If I ever made you happy, if one of my goals ever made you hug someone, forget a worry or feel proud of our country, then it was all worth it.”