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End of an Era: Ronaldo Retires from National Team
The 41-year-old announces his retirement from the Portuguese national team.
Cristiano Ronaldo will no longer play for the Portuguese national team!
In a video posted on "Instagram" on Thursday, the 41-year-old announced the end of his national team career. The caption reads: "Portugal will always be a part of me."
The long-serving captain made 234 appearances, scoring 146 goals. He played his last international match on September 24 in the Nations League clash against Wales.
The retirement was not an easy decision, but it was time to pass on his legacy.
Ronaldo's Farewell Statement in VIDEO: