# Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team

https://mins.news/en/item/131737

- CGTN, 2026-11-05 19:41 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://newsus.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-06/Cristiano-Ronaldo-says-adeus-to-football-1RPO2vwld4s/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Cristiano Ronaldo says he is retiring from Portugal’s national team, bringing his 23-year international career to an end. He said it was time to hand the iconic No. 7 shirt to the next generation. The announcement follows tensions with coach Jorge Jesus and Ronaldo’s departure from camp after being benched, which led to a fine and suspension.

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