Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement from International Football
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international football at the age of 41 following a dispute with national team coach Jorge Jesus.
Translated by Qiyas from كويت نيوز — Original source
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday his retirement from international football at the age of 41 via his Instagram account, following weeks of controversy that saw him leave the national team camp after a dispute with his coach, Jorge Jesus, over not being included in a UEFA Nations League match.
Ronaldo said in a video message, “My journey with the national team comes to an end today.”
The Al Nassr forward, who began his international career in 2003, has made 234 appearances for the Portuguese national team and scored 146 goals.
