Portugal's all-time leading scorer Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, ending a career that spanned 234 appearances and 146 goals for his country.
The 39-year-old forward represented Portugal at six FIFA World Cup tournaments from 2006 to 2022, scoring 11 goals across those editions. His World Cup journey began in Germany 2006 and concluded in Qatar 2022.
Ronaldo's international debut came in 2003, and he captained the side to victory at Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League. He leaves as the highest goal-scorer in men's international football history.
