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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football

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epa10325549 Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal holds the ball before scoring the 1-0 goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group H soccer match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 947 in Doha, Qatar, 24 November 2022. EPA-EFE/Abir Sultan

Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football.

Ronaldo, 41, called time on his career with Portugal after a legendary 23-year stint, scoring 146 goals in 234 games to become international football’s all-time top scorer.

He leaves the Selecao amid controversy following his departure on international duty in October, where he claimed ‘broken promises’ with new manager Jorge Jesus.

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