Cristiano Ronaldo has officially ended his international career with Portugal, concluding a record-breaking tenure that spanned 234 caps and 146 goals for his country. The announcement came on Friday, November 6, 2026, marking the end of an era for Portuguese football.
Brazil and Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus shared his reaction to the news, revealing he had expected the Portuguese legend to continue. "I thought he'd come back," Jesus said, reflecting the surprise felt across the football world at Ronaldo's decision to step away from the national team setup.
Ronaldo's 146 international goals stand as the all-time men's record, while his 234 appearances also rank among the highest in history. The 41-year-old forward represented Portugal at five World Cups and six European Championships, captaining the side to Euro 2016 and Nations League 2019 titles.
