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Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football

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Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football. (2026, November 5). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-06/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-retirement-international-football/107353704

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Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, ending a career that spanned 234 appearances for Portugal. This decision follows a recent controversy where he was suspended for thirty days after walking out on the national team during a match. The announcement coincides with Portugal naming its squad for upcoming matches.
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On November 5, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from playing for the Portugal national team, ending a 23-year international career. The announcement came via social media after he walked out of Portugal's training camp following being informed he would not start against Denmark in the UEFA Nations League match. Throughout his tenure, Ronaldo scored an all-time record 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal and won three major trophies: the European Championship title in France in 2016 and two UEFA Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025. His retirement marks a significant end to his illustrious career that spanned six World Cups and numerous other international tournaments.

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Portugal Portuguese

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Cristiano Ronaldo PERSON · 2× Portugal GPE · 1× Portuguese NORP · 1×

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football In short: Legendary Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international soccer after a glittering career in which he made 234 appearances.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-05
2026-11-05 · ABC News (AU)
Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football · assertive framing

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football In short: Legendary Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international soccer after a glittering career in which he made 234 appearances. asserted
he → announce → appearances
It also comes on the heels of the superstar forward serving a 30-day suspension for walking out on the national team. asserted
It → come → team
The announcement came just before Portugal named its squad for upcoming matches. asserted
Portugal → come → matches
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