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Juventus and Gonçalo Ramos react as Cristiano Ronaldo confirms international retirement

At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo has officially concluded his international career with the Portugal national team. The forward departs as the most prolific scorer in the history of international play, having recorded 146 goals across 234 total appearances.

His tenure spanned nearly 23 years and included participation in six separate FIFA World Cup tournaments between 2006 and 2026. Following his announcement via a social media video, the Portuguese Football Federation confirmed plans to hold a ceremony honoring his long-standing contributions to the squad.

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