Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement from International Football at 41
On Thursday morning, the football community paused as Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41. The Portuguese superstar leaves behind an unparalleled legacy filled with remarkable records and achievements.
As Ronaldo steps away from the international stage, fans reflect on the impressive statistics that solidified his status as one of the greatest players in football history.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Numbers
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234 appearances for Portugal, 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 international goals for a European national team.
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At least one goal scored in 23 consecutive years.
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First player to score 10 hat-tricks in men’s international football.
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Record holder for the most European Championship tournaments played: 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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The only player to score at five different European Championships.
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The only player to score at least three goals at three different European Championships.
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The first player in history to appear at six different World Cups.
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The only player to score at six different World Cups.
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Portugal’s all-time leading World Cup scorer with 11 goals.
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Second-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.
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