Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the Portugal national team, closing a chapter that has lasted 23 years. The announcement came unexpectedly, through an emotional video posted on his social media channels.
The Portuguese star leaves the national side as the all-time leading scorer, a record that underlines the scale of his contribution to the team over more than two decades.
An emotional farewell
The video marked the end of a long and decorated association between Ronaldo and the Portuguese football family. For a generation of fans, his time in the national shirt has defined what the team has become on the international stage.
The news will be felt well beyond Portugal, as one of the most recognisable figures in the modern game steps away from representing his country.
Source: www.opinion.com.bo
