
In a historic and emotional announcement, 41-year-old football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed his retirement from international football. Through his social media platforms, Ronaldo stated that the time has come to pass the torch to the next generation, acknowledging that it was one of the hardest decisions of his life. The legendary forward will wear his iconic number 7 shirt for the final time during the upcoming November international break. Ronaldo leaves the international stage as the all-time world record holder for both international appearances (234 caps) and international goals scored, finishing his stellar career with an incredible 146 goals for Portugal.