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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football
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The clear picture
What happened
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has announced his retirement from international football for Portugal. In a social-media video message, he said he would hand back Portugal’s No. 7 shirt, according to Euronews and Al Jazeera.
Latest development
Ronaldo’s social-media message has established that he is relinquishing the No. 7 shirt for Portugal.
Why it matters
Portugal will need to assign its No. 7 shirt and select squads without Ronaldo, whose international retirement was also confirmed by BBC News, France 24 and Sky News.
Known / unclear
Coverage expanded from 3 to 4 attributed publishers.
The reports do not say whether Ronaldo has already made his final Portugal appearance, name his successor in the squad, or give a reason for the timing of his decision.
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Sources
Compiled from 5 independent publishers BBC News · Euronews · Al Jazeera · France 24 · Sky News
BBC News emphasises “Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football”; Euronews leads with “Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football”.
- BBC NewsCristiano Ronaldo retires from international football ↗
- EuronewsPortugal great Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football ↗
- Al JazeeraCristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football ↗
- France 24Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement ↗
- Sky NewsCristiano Ronaldo retires from international football ↗
What happens next
- Any Portuguese Football Federation announcement on Ronaldo’s final international match or tribute.
- Portugal’s next squad selection and any decision on the national team’s No. 7 shirt.
Bottom line
Ronaldo’s announcement ends his Portugal international career and creates an immediate selection decision for the national team.
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What the coverage shows
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- Headline updated
"To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the No. 7 shirt of our national team,” the 41-year-old Ronaldo said in a long video message on social media.
4 sources at this update - New source added
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says he is retiring from international football.
3 sources at this update - First reported
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football.
1 source at this update