Explained in plain English
What is 'international football'?
International football refers to matches played between national teams, like Portugal and Spain, rather than club teams. These games often carry immense national pride and are a chance for the very best players from each country to represent their homeland, as Ronaldo has done for 232 games for Portugal.
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