Ronaldo Ends His Portugal Era After 234 Caps and 146 Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he is retiring from the Portugal national team, ending a international career that spans more than two decades. The 41-year-old revealed the decision in a social media post, saying he will hand back the No 7 shirt once the November international break is over.

No player has done more for Portugal than Ronaldo. He finished with 234 caps and 146 goals, both national records by a wide margin. He also led the side to its first major trophy, the Euro 2016 title in France, and was a central figure in their Nations League wins in 2019 and 2025.

The announcement closes a chapter that began when he made his debut as a teenager and carried on through several generations of Portuguese squads. Whether he plays again for his country before the break ends will now be the final question for fans, with the national team set to move on without its most famous name.