CBS News(@CBSNews):Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international soccer. In a social media post, the 41-year-old said: "the time has come to pass it on to the future. It was not an easy decision.” He made 234 appearances for Portugal scoring 146 goals, with the his greatest international achievement coming in 2016 winning the European Football Championship.

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2026.11.05 11:08

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international soccer. In a social media post, the 41-year-old said: "the time has come to pass it on to the future. It was not an easy decision.” He made 234 appearances for Portugal scoring 146 goals, with the his greatest international achievement coming in 2016 winning the European Football Championship.