Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football at 41
The gist
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, announced his international retirement in an Instagram video.
His exit follows a walk-out, a federation fine and a public rift with coach Jorge Jesus.
How it unfolded
- Aug 20, 2003Ronaldo played his first game for Portugal, against Kazakhstan.
- 2016He captained Portugal to victory at Euro 2016.
- 2019He captained Portugal to the 2019 UEFA Nations League title.
Key terms
- Nations League
- A European international football competition for senior men's national teams of UEFA member associations, featuring promotion and relegation.
- Portuguese Football Federation
- The governing body of football in Portugal, founded in 1914 and a founding member of UEFA.
- round of 16
- A stage in a knockout tournament with sixteen competitors, from which winners advance to the quarter-finals.
Source: Wikipedia