![À 41 ans, le quintuple Ballon d'Or Cristiano Ronaldo a annoncé ce jeudi 5 novembre, sur son compte Instagram, qu'il mettait un terme définitif à sa carrière internationale avec le Portugal. [JOHAN NILSSON / TT NEWS AGENCY / TT News Agency via AFP]](/cdn-cgi/image/onerror=redirect,width=640,height=640,format=webp/https://storage.googleapis.com/uploads.mongoosehq.com/url/media/196652292/c0188bd9e83659eb185d685f8b46a586bc01e14317897a2b706a1ee7320c2a6d)
Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo announced Thursday on Instagram that he is retiring from international football after 23 years with Portugal.
- He closes his Portugal record at 234 caps and 146 goals, leaving as the national team's most-capped player and leading scorer with major titles including Euro 2016 and two Nations League wins.
- The decision follows a public clash with coach Jorge Jesus in late September and a subsequent 30-day suspension and €255 fine that made his short-term return uncertain.
- The Portuguese Football Federation and national leaders have issued formal tributes and said they will organise an official homage to honour his career.
- Ronaldo remains an Al-Nassr player and has previously said 2026/27 may be his final club season, so this announcement ends his international chapter while his club future continues to evolve.