Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football after 23 years
Portugal's record scorer ends a national-team career of 234 appearances and 146 goals.
Key facts
Story- Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football, ending a 23-year career with Portugal.
- He leaves with 234 appearances and a record 146 international goals.
- The 41-year-old played in six World Cups and six European Championships, and won three major trophies.
Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football. The 41-year-old ends a 23-year career with Portugal, the national team he served through a long run of tournaments.
He leaves the game with 234 appearances and a record 146 international goals. He also won three major international trophies with Portugal.
Ronaldo played in six World Cup campaigns and six European Championships over his time with the national side. Few players have appeared at that many major tournaments, and his span of years in the squad is among the longest in the sport.
His goal tally is the highest in men's international football.
It is not yet known what Ronaldo will do next, or whether he will continue at club level. No reason for his decision beyond the fact that he has stepped away from the national team has been given. Portugal's plans for the position he leaves behind have not been announced.
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