Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, ending Portugal's CR7 & Siuuu era

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football, concluding his remarkable 23-year career with Portugal. He made a total of 234 appearances and scored 146 goals for the national team. Ronaldo's international journey began in August 2003, leading to multiple World Cup participations. Notably, he captained Portugal to their first European Championship title in 2016. His outstanding contributions also include winning the UEFA Nations League in 2019 and 2025.