Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS Cristiano Ronaldo ‌announced his intention ​to ⁠retire from the Portuguese ‌national team ‌on Thursday ‌(November 5, 2026) in ⁠a ⁠social media post.The 41-year-old ​said ‌that he would 'hand back the number ‌7 shirt' ​after the November ⁠international break.Ronaldo has ‌made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored ‌146 goals.He ​holds the all-time ⁠record for international ⁠appearances and ‌for international goals.

Published - November 05, 2026 04:22 pm IST