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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football

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Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he is stepping down from playing international football, following a career with Portugal that broke numerous records. The 41-year-old shared the news on Thursday in an Instagram video, reading a letter to his supporters. He represented his country on 234 occasions, achieving a record 146 goals in international matches.

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