Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending a 23-year career with the Portuguese national team.
The 41-year-old forward released a video message confirming he will hand back the iconic No. 7 shirt.
“The day has come for me to hand back the number 7 shirt of our national team,” Ronaldo said. “It was not an easy decision, because some decisions are not made with the mind alone — they are also made with the heart.”
Ronaldo departs international play holding global records with 234 appearances and 146 goals for his country. His career with the senior squad began in August 2003.
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