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Ronaldo is retiring from his duties in Portugal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from his role as Portugal's national team captain, stating the day has come for him to hand back the number seven shirt. This marks the end of his long tenure with the squad, which began in 2018. The decision follows a period where he served as captain until 2024, after which he stepped down to focus on club football. The source provides no further details on the specific reasons for his departure or his future plans.

Key points

• Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from his role as Portugal's national team captain, stating the day has come for him to hand back the number seven shirt.
• Ronaldo served as Portugal's national team captain from 2018 until 2024, after which he stepped down to focus on club football.

Context

Cristiano Ronaldo served as Portugal's national team captain from 2018 until 2024, after which he stepped down to focus on club football. The announcement marks the end of his long tenure with the squad, which began in 2018.

Limitations

The source provides no further details on the specific reasons for his departure or his future plans. The announcement was made on November 5, 2026, and the article does not specify the exact date of his retirement announcement.

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