Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement from International Football at Age 41
On Thursday morning, the football world paused as Cristiano Ronaldo revealed his retirement from international football at the age of 41. Throughout his illustrious career, the Portuguese star has amassed a stunning array of records and statistics, solidifying his status as one of the greatest international players in history.
It’s fitting to reflect on the remarkable numbers that distinguish CR7:
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234 appearances for Portugal, setting a men’s world record.
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146 international goals, a men’s world record.
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First player to score 100 goals for a national team in European international competition.
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At least one goal scored in 23 consecutive years.
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First player to achieve 10 hat-tricks in men’s international football.
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Most appearances at different European Championships: 6 (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024).
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All-time leading scorer at the European Championship with 14 goals.
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All-time leading scorer in European Championship qualifying with 55 goals.
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Only player to find the net at five different European Championships.
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Only player to score at least three goals in three different European Championships.
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First player in history to compete in six different World Cups.
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Only player to score in six different World Cups.
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Portugal’s all-time leading World Cup scorer with 11 goals.
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Oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick (33 years and 130 days against Spain in 2018).
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All-time leading scorer in World Cup qualifying with 41 goals.
