Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football. The 41-year-old five-time Ballon d'Or winner revealed via his social media accounts on Thursday, November 5, 2026, that he will step away from the Portugal national team following the upcoming November international break.
Ronaldo confirmed that he will relinquish Portugal’s iconic No. 7 shirt after completing his final international fixtures this month. However, the Al Nassr forward clarified that he is not retiring from professional football entirely and will continue playing at the club level.
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