Cristiano 'CR7' Ronaldo: From Madeira to football immortality
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Cristiano Ronaldo's international career began with a teenage debut in 2003 and ended with a record-breaking farewell 23 years later, leaving...
Cristiano Ronaldo's international career began with a teenage debut in 2003 and ended with a record-breaking farewell 23 years later, leaving Portugal's No. 7 shirt behind as one of the most decorated players in football history.
The 41-year-old announced his retirement from international football Thursday, saying the time had come to return the iconic shirt to the national team and "pass it on to the future."
Ronaldo leaves Portugal with 146 goals in 234 appearances, both men's international records. His career brought three major international trophies, five Ballon d'Or awards and a collection of individual achievements that transformed him into one of the defining footballers of his generation.
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