Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal without achieving one major international milestone

The superstar forward announced his retirement on November 5, 2026, closing a 23-year chapter that included historic trophies, individual achievements and one personal ambition that remained unfinished. Cristiano Ronaldo has brought his legendary international career with Portugal to an end, leaving behind records that may stand for generations. The superstar forward announced his retirement on November 5, 2026, closing a 23-year chapter that included historic trophies, individual achievements and one personal ambition that remained unfinished. Ronaldo departs as the most-capped player and leading goalscorer in men’s international football, having represented Portugal 234 times and scored 146 goals .