Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of the Portugal national football team, has officially retired from international football. This decision was announced after 23 years of activity at the national level and shining on the global stage. Ronaldo is recognized as the most decorated goalscorer in the history of international football with 146 goals in 234 matches.
Ronaldo's Amazing Career
Ronaldo began his career with the Portugal national team on August 20, 2003, and ended this era on September 24, 2026. During this time, he was recognized not only as the captain of the national team but also as one of the greatest and most influential players in the history of football. In a video message on the social media platform Instagram, he reflected on the significant changes in his life due to this era and passed on the national team jersey number 7 to the next generation.
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Records and Honors
Throughout his professional career, Ronaldo participated in six editions of the European Championship and six editions of the FIFA World Cup. He is also the first player to score in six different World Cups. His record of 234 international matches and 146 goals reflects his consistency and longevity at the international level. Additionally, he has scored 11 goals in 27 World Cup matches and holds the record for the most goals in European Championship competitions with 14 goals.
These statistics not only showcase his extraordinary skills on the field but also demonstrate his ability to maintain high performance across different generations of Portuguese football. Ronaldo has also recorded 10 hat-tricks, including two occasions of scoring four goals in a single match, and has converted 22 penalties for the Portugal national team.
Overall, Cristiano Ronaldo's international professional career has been filled with numerous challenges and successes. He achieved the title of champion with the Portugal national team at Euro 2016, bringing this historic honor to his country. Ronaldo will continue as a supporter and advocate for the national team, remaining an enduring figure in the history of Portuguese and world football.
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