Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary 23-year journey with the Portugal national team to an end. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner confirmed his decision through an emotional social media video on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The 41-year-old forward will step away from international duty after making 234 appearances for Portugal and scoring a record 146 goals. He will also hand over the iconic No. 7 shirt, which he wore with distinction throughout his international career.
In his emotional farewell message, Ronaldo reflected on the responsibility of representing his country and the memories he created while wearing the national colours.
"The day has come for me to hand back the number 7 shirt of our national team," Ronaldo said.