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Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal Legacy Will Always Feel Slightly Incomplete

CR7 was unable to surpass Eusébio’s impact on the stage where it mattered most.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 5

Remembering Cristiano Ronaldo’s Final Match for Portugal

The former Real Madrid and Man Utd icon is international soccer’s leading goalscorer with 146 strikes for the Seleção das Quinas.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 5

What Happened on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal Debut?

One of the greatest international careers there has ever been began with zero fanfare.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 5

Ronaldo retires from international football, but his CR7 brand reaches far beyond the game: Inside his business empire of hotels, hair clinics, YouTube and more

Ronaldo retirement: As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares to end his 23-year international career with Portugal, his business interests stretch far beyond football. From six hotels and 13 hair-restoration centres to fashion, fitness and a YouTube channel that gained 10 million subscribers in 12 hours, here's a look at the ventures carrying…

The Economic Times · Nov 5

Ronaldo once bought Lisbon’s most expensive apartment ever, and his mother and brother live in a seven-storey building he owns in his hometown

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from the Portugal national football team after an illustrious career. He played 234 international matches, scoring a record 146 goals throughout his time representing his country. Ronaldo has built a notable property portfolio in Portugal, including a luxury apartment in Lisbon. His ties…

The Economic Times · Nov 5

An unused sub, a walkout, a 30-day ban, then goodbye: How Cristiano Ronaldo’s 234-game Portugal career ended after a row with his coach

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football after 23 years with Portugal. His decision followed a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus, leading to a 30-day suspension. Ronaldo expressed his emotional farewell on Instagram, reflecting on his time representing Portugal. He leaves behind a significant legacy, including a record 146…

The Economic Times · 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

Cristiano Ronaldo merely the latest example of a great player who couldn’t let go

There is no doubt his international career was an incredible one, but it would have been greater still if he had not lingered on the stage so long

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5

Cristiano Ronaldo International Retirement: What we know about his early life, parents, siblings, family and children

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the legendary player has retired from the international football on Thursday. The 41-year-old player told in a video message on social media that he is retiring from wearing the number 7 jersey for his country Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985. His…

The Economic Times · Nov 5

'Hand Back the Number Seven Shirt': Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement After 23 Years

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he will retire from international football after November's fixtures, ending a record-breaking 23-year career with Portugal.

International Business Times UK · Nov 5