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BREAKING: Ronaldo retires from international football

BREAKING: Ronaldo retires from international football

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football in a video shared on his Instagram account on Thursday.

The 41-year-old forward’s announcement brings an end to his career with Portugal, whom he represented for more than two decades.

Ronaldo is Portugal’s record goalscorer and most-capped player, having scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for the national team.

He captained Portugal to victory at the 2016 European Championship and the 2019 UEFA Nations League.

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