Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup is his final international tournament
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the current World Cup will be his final international tournament, having played 232 games for Portugal. Speaking before their match against Spain, he reflected on his long career, stating he has given everything to football. Ronaldo additionally quipped that he had become more resilient due to criticism, stating "they've tried to kill me for 23 years".
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