His 234 Portugal appearances and 146 goals are both men's international records.
Ronaldo's Portugal career began in 2003 and included the 2016 European Championship and two Nations League titles. A five-time Ballon d'Or winner, he has reportedly announced his international retirement after 234 appearances and 146 goals, both men's records for one national team.
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The Athletic FC reported Nov. 5, 2026, that Cristiano Ronaldo had announced his retirement from international football with Portugal. Sky Sports News and CNN Breaking News also reported the announcement.
The Athletic FC reported that Ronaldo made 234 appearances and scored 146 goals for Portugal, both men's international records. CBS News reported the same totals. Ronaldo made his international debut in 2003 and won the 2016 European Championship and two Nations League titles with Portugal, according to The Athletic FC. The outlet also described him as a five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
In CBS News' account, Ronaldo, 41, wrote in a social media post: “the time has come to pass it on to the future. It was not an easy decision.”
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@TheAthleticFCCristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international duty with Portugal. No men’s footballer has made as many international appearances (234) or scored as many goals (146) for their nation as Ronaldo. The five-time Ballon d’Or-winner made his international debut in 2003, and won the 2016 European Championship, in addition to two Nations League titles, with Portugal. More from @JessMCHopkins 🔗
@SkySportsNewsBREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football 🚨@brfootballCRISTIANO RONALDO HAS ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 🚨@TheAthleticFCCristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international duty with Portugal. No men’s footballer has made as many international appearances (234) or scored as many goals (146) for their nation as Ronaldo. The five-time Ballon d’Or-winner made his international debut in 2003, and won the 2016 European Championship, in addition to two Nations League titles, with Portugal. More from @JessMCHopkins 🔗@SkySportsNewsBREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football 🚨@brfootballCRISTIANO RONALDO HAS ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 🚨@TheAthleticFCCristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international duty with Portugal. No men’s footballer has made as many international appearances (234) or scored as many goals (146) for their nation as Ronaldo. The five-time Ballon d’Or-winner made his international debut in 2003, and won the 2016 European Championship, in addition to two Nations League titles, with Portugal. More from @JessMCHopkins 🔗@SkySportsNewsBREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football 🚨@brfootballCRISTIANO RONALDO HAS ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 🚨@TheAthleticFCCristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international duty with Portugal. No men’s footballer has made as many international appearances (234) or scored as many goals (146) for their nation as Ronaldo. The five-time Ballon d’Or-winner made his international debut in 2003, and won the 2016 European Championship, in addition to two Nations League titles, with Portugal. More from @JessMCHopkins 🔗@SkySportsNewsBREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football 🚨
