Cristiano Ronaldo Retires from International Football
Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he is retiring from international football at the age of 41, bringing his long career representing Portugal to an end. The decision closes the national-team chapter of one of Portuguese football’s most prominent figures.
The announcement concerns international football specifically. The report does not say that Ronaldo is retiring from the sport altogether, nor does it provide information about his plans outside the Portuguese national team. It also gives no reason for the decision and does not identify his final international match or say whether a farewell appearance is planned.
France 24’s report contains only the central announcement and offers no further details about the circumstances or timing beyond Thursday. It does not include comments from Ronaldo, Portugal’s national-team representatives, teammates or coaches. The essential development is therefore limited but clear: at 41, Ronaldo has declared that his international playing career is over.
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