Cristiano Ronaldo Decides to End His Career with the Portugal National Team
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to end his international career. According to «O Jogo», the decision is final. The 41-year-old forward made his Portugal debut in 2003 and has scored 146 international goals, the most in the history of the national team.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to end his international career with the national team. According to the Portuguese publication “O Jogo”, the decision is final, and the 41-year-old forward will no longer play for the national team.
Ronaldo left Portugal’s national team training camp on September 30. In a statement on social media, he said that he made the decision after a press conference held by head coach Jorge Jesus and a conversation with Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença.
According to “O Jogo”, Ronaldo’s final match for Portugal was the game against Wales on September 24 in the Nations League. Portugal won the match 1–0 thanks to João Félix’s goal in the 22nd minute. Ronaldo started the match and was replaced by Gonçalo Ramos in the 67th minute.
In his statement regarding his departure from the national team training camp, Ronaldo said that he would explain the reasons for his decision to the Portuguese people when the appropriate time comes. He also wished Portugal and all his national-team teammates success.
Ronaldo is the player with the most appearances and the most goals for the Portugal national team in its history. He made his international debut in 2003 and has scored 146 goals at international level.
In September 2026, Ronaldo was continuing to play under Portugal’s new head coach, Jorge Jesus. After the match against Wales, he did not take the field in the game against Norway. Following that, various reports emerged about his future with the national team.