Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football. The 41-year-old is ending his illustrious career, in which he scored 146 goals in 234 matches for the national team.
In a surprise announcement today, November 5, Ronaldo sent a message to the fans, saying it was time for him to step away from the national team after 23 years. He admitted that it was not an easy decision to make, but one he had to take for himself and the team.
