Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement: A look at his 234 appearances, 146 goals and other Portugal records

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his decision to retire from international football in a video shared on his social media account on Thursday. The 41-year-old footballer said he will hand back his No. 7 jersey after the November international break. Ronaldo has represented Portugal in 234 matches, scoring 146 goals. He holds the records for the most international appearances and the highest number of goals scored in men's international football.

Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Records

1. Most international appearances: Ronaldo holds the world record with 234 appearances for Portugal.

2. Most international goals: He is the highest goal-scorer in men's international football, with 146 goals for Portugal.


3. First player to score in six FIFA World Cups: Ronaldo became the first men's player to score in six different World Cup editions (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026).

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4. Portugal's all-time leading goal-scorer: With 146 international goals, he is comfortably ahead of other Portuguese footballers.

5. UEFA Euro 2016 winner: Ronaldo captained Portugal to their first-ever European Championship title in 2016.

6. Most World Cup appearances for Portugal: Ronaldo has made 27 appearances at FIFA World Cup tournaments, the highest tally for his country.

7. Portugal's leading World Cup goal-scorer: He has scored 11 goals across six World Cup editions.

8. First player to reach 200 international appearances: Ronaldo achieved this milestone while playing against Iceland in June 2023.