Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal’s national team

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has announced he is retiring from international football after 23 years with Portugal. The announcement follows a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus and a 30-day suspension; Portugal was due to name its squad for upcoming Nations League matches the next day. Tributes came from the Portuguese Football Federation, his clubs, teammates and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

• Ronaldo announced his international retirement at age 41, ending a Portugal career spanning 23 years.· 2 sources
• He holds Portugal’s men’s international records for appearances, with 234, and goals, with 146.· 1 source
• The decision followed a falling-out with coach Jorge Jesus and a 30-day suspension for leaving the national team. Ronaldo said leaving camp was not the best way to handle the situation, while alleging Jesus had broken his word.· 1 source
• The announcement came one day before Portugal was due to name its squad for Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales.· 1 source
• The Portuguese Football Federation, Al-Nassr, Manchester United, teammates and FIFA president Gianni Infantino issued tributes or messages about Ronaldo’s international career.· 1 source