Ronaldo is retiring. He bid farewell to the national team with an emotional message

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41, expressing his love for Portugal. He played 234 matches and scored 146 goals for the national team, both records. His decision follows a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, leading to a 30-day suspension. Ronaldo debuted at 18 and achieved significant success, including winning the Euro 2016 and the Nations League. He aims to reach 1000 competitive goals, currently standing at 985.