Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t know. Nor did his teammates. And the 48,000 supporters inside the Estádio José Alvalade certainly had no idea that September’s UEFA Nations League encounter with Wales would be the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s final appearance for Portugal.
After 23 years, three major titles and 146 goals, Ronaldo has called time on his illustrious international career following a tumultuous final chapter in which he came to blows with new Portugal manager Jorge Jesus.
