The Portuguese star’s decision comes after recent controversy and is expected as a surprise, marking the end of one of the biggest careers in international football history.

Ronaldo leaves the Portuguese representative with extraordinary statistics: 146 goals achieved in 234 presentations, holding the record as the best goalist in national history.

He debuted for Portugal in August 2003, at the age of 18, in a friendly match against Kazakhstan, while during his career he participated in six World Championship editions.

Another particular record of it is the fact that it scored goals in the six Worlds it participated in.

With Portugal, 41-year-old has won three major trophies: The European Championship in 2016 and two editions of the League of Nations between 2019 and 2025.

The Euro 2016 triumph remains one of the most exciting moments of his career. In the final against France, Ronaldo was forced to leave the field in the 22nd minute due to an injury, amid tears and disappointment.

However, he continued to support the team from the bench, also taking a leading role near the bank, as Portugal won 260 after the continuation and secured the first European trophy in history.

Thus, the international journey of a footballer that left a lasting impression on the history of Portugal and world football ends.

Source Layer: RTKLive