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Cristiano Ronaldo brings his international football career to an end

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending his 23-year career with Portugal. At 41, the Al-Nassr forward leaves the national team with 234 caps and 146 goals, both world records. As captain, he helped Portugal win Euro 2016 and two Nations League titles in 2019 and…

France 24 · Nov 6

The Most Memorable Moments of Cristiano Ronaldo’s International Career

Euros heroics, World Cup near-misses and so many records were the story of Cristiano Ronaldo’s years with Portugal.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 5

Cristiano Ronaldo’s long Portugal goodbye leaves complicated legacy

COMMENT: Ronaldo was talismanically brilliant for Portugal and led them to Euro 2016 glory, but as Richard Jolly explains, he became a burden in his final few years, leaving plenty relieved by his international retirement

The Independent UK · Nov 5

‘Albania didn’t come to play football, but to provoke us. On the pitch they knew they didn’t have much chance. Nemanja Matic on Serbia’s fiery Euro 2016 qualifier against Albania

Crowd trouble and a drone with a pro-Albanian banner caused the 2015 clash to be stopped

FourFourTwo · Jan 4

I predict a riot: Serbia drawn to host Albania in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers for first time since infamous 2014 abandonment

Tensions between the two countries flared the last time they met, forcing the abandonment of the game

FourFourTwo · Dec 13, 2024

Harry Wilson maintains scoring streak as Wales continue unbeaten start under Craig Bellamy

Wales 1-0 Montenegro: Wilson became the first Welshman to score in three successive games for his country since Gareth Bale at Euro 2016

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024

New Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson hoping to mastermind another England upset

Hallgrimsson was co-manager of the Iceland side that famously knocked England out of the Euro 2016 finals.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024

What are the venues for football at the Olympics?

Seven grounds around France will play host to the men's and women's Olympic football tournaments

FourFourTwo · Jul 18, 2024

11 players who were signed after successful international tournaments

Impressing at a World Cup or Euros has often been the perfect way to get a big-money move

FourFourTwo · Jul 11, 2024

Heimir Hallgrímsson is shock choice as Ireland end long manager search

The Icelandic coach has replaced Stephen Kenny, sacked in November, having been co-manager of Iceland at Euro 2016 and most recently with Jamaica

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024