Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement From International Football With Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after 23 years with Portugal, leaving with 146 goals and 234 appearances.
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Portugal Beat Denmark 4-2 as Ronaldo’s Future Comes Under Spotlight
Portugal strengthened their Nations League campaign with a 4-2 victory over Denmark in Copenhagen. Apparently, the result offered an early glimpse of the team without Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch. Joao Cancelo and Goncalo Ramos twice put Portugal ahead, but Denmark responded through Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Hojlund. Hojlund celebrated his equaliser with Cristiano Ronaldo’s…
Haaland Scores 65th Norway Goal as Portugal Make It Two Nations League Wins
Erling Haaland scored his 65th international goal for Norway, but Portugal held on for another victory to make it two wins from two in this season’s UEFA Nations League. Portugal took the lead through Joao Felix, who scored his second goal in as many matches for the national team. Haaland responded early in the second…
Portugal Beat Wales to Start Nations League Title Defence With Win
Portugal opened their defence of the UEFA Nations League title with a narrow victory over Wales in Lisbon, giving Jorge Jesus a winning start as national team manager. Joao Felix scored the only goal of the match midway through the first half at Estadio Jose Alvalade, where Cristiano Ronaldo began his professional career with Sporting…
Ronaldo Called Up for Portugal’s Nations League Games
Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Jorge Jesus’ first Portugal squad, ending uncertainty over whether the 41-year-old would continue his international career. The Al-Nassr forward is part of a 25-man squad selected for Portugal’s four Nations League matches between September 24 and October 4. Ronaldo had declined to confirm his international future after Portugal were…
Ronaldo and Ramos Sends Portugal into the Last 16
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup round-of-32 clash after Gonçalo Ramos scored a 94th-minute winner. Croatia had taken the lead early in the second half through Ivan Perišić. Portugal responded when Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty, marking his first-ever goal in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. With extra time looming, Ramos…
Cristiano Ronaldo sets World Cup record as Portugal beat Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score in six FIFA World Cups as Portugal secured a dominant victory over Uzbekistan. Portugal produced a commanding performance to beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, making history as the first player to find the net in six…
Portugal held by DR Congo in a disappointing draw
DR Congo earned a memorable point after holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match. Portugal made a fast start when midfielder Joao Neves headed home in the sixth minute to give the European side an early lead. Despite dominating possession for long periods, Portugal struggled to create clear…
Portugal Wins First-Ever FIFA U-17 World Cup Title
Portugal’s U-17 team made history by lifting the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time. The young Portugal squad defeated Austria 1–0 in the 2025 final held in Qatar. Their win capped a brilliant tournament run, as the team, led by coach Bino Macaes, added the world title to their U-17 European Championship crown….
Ancelotti Backs Ronaldo to Hit 1,000 Career Goals
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti is confident that Cristiano Ronaldo will reach 1,000 career goals before retiring from football. Ronaldo closing in on 1,000 career goals The Portuguese superstar has already scored more than 950 goals for club and country. He has hinted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be his last, but Ancelotti…
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