Ronaldo deserves farewell, but proposed tribute match feels forced

Daily Sabah · Kelvin Ndunga · 2026-11-06 05:23 UTC

Cristiano Ronaldo deserves a fitting farewell to his Portugal career, but a proposed tribute match risks feeling more like an attempt to repair a fractured...

Cristiano Ronaldo deserves a fitting farewell to his Portugal career, but a proposed tribute match risks feeling more like an attempt to repair a fractured relationship than a genuine celebration of his extraordinary achievements.

The 41-year-old announced his international retirement Thursday, bringing an end to a record-breaking 23-year career with Portugal.

He leaves as men's international football's all-time leading scorer with 146 goals in 234 appearances, having made his debut in August 2003 and established himself as one of the most influential figures in the country's sporting history.

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