# Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football with a record-breaking career

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-05 15:09 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/5/ronaldo-in-records-international-milestones-from-the-football-icon?traffic_source=rss

> Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after a 23-year career spanning six World Cups and six European Championships. He leaves with records of 234 appearances and 146 goals for Portugal.

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