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Cristiano Ronaldo QUITS international football over explosive fall-out with Portugal manager: Superstar, 41, announces retirement in emotional five-minute video

Ronaldo, 41, scored 146 goals in 234 games for Portugal and won the 2016 European Championship as well as two Nations League titles.

Covered by 5 sources from United Kingdom. First reported by Sky News ·

How 5 newspapers cover this story

  1. Sky NewsUnited KingdomFirst report

    Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football

    Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football.

  2. Daily MailUnited Kingdom

    Cristiano Ronaldo QUITS international football over explosive fall-out with Portugal manager: Superstar, 41, announces retirement in emotional five-minute video

    Ronaldo, 41, scored 146 goals in 234 games for Portugal and won the 2016 European Championship as well as two Nations League titles.

  3. The IndependentUnited Kingdom

    Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football

    Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football.

  4. BBC NewsUnited Kingdom

    Portugal's Ronaldo retires from international football

    Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says he is retiring from international football.

  5. Evening StandardUnited Kingdom

    Cristiano Ronaldo makes bombshell retirement decision after stunning Portugal suspension

    Manchester United and Real Madrid legend was suspended for 30 days after misconduct

Coverage details

5 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: Sky News, Daily Mail, The Independent, BBC News and Evening Standard. Sky News published it first, on November 5, 2026; the last outlet to join was Evening Standard, less than an hour later.

Key names in the coverage: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, European Championship, Nations League and Manchester United.

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