Fernando Santos praises "a mark that will never be erased"

Fernando Santos praised Cristiano Ronaldo for leaving an indelible mark on football, calling him the greatest of all time after Ronaldo announced his retirement from the national team. Santos expressed gratitude for Ronaldo's contributions and highlighted their shared experiences, both joyful and challenging. He recalled Ronaldo's remarkable career, including winning the Euro 2016 and the Nations League, and emphasized the human connection they shared beyond football. Ronaldo, who holds records for international appearances and goals, officially retired from the national team, marking the end of an era in Portuguese football.

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