# Why has Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football?

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-05 15:14 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/5/why-has-cristiano-ronaldo-retired-from-international-football?traffic_source=rss

> Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football, ending a record-breaking 23-year national-team career. The announcement follows a public dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo said Jesus twice broke his word, prompting him to leave the team’s training camp.

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