41-year-old retires after 234 games for Portugal.

New Delhi: Football Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football. This marks end to his 20 years of

41-year-old retires after 234 games for Portugal.

The announcement by the footballing legend comes just weeks after a public spat with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over playing time.

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a remarkable 23-year journey with Portugal. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner leaves as the country's record goalscorer and most-capped player.

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his intention to retire from the Portuguese national team in a social media post.

Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Portugal Retirement, Calls Time On International Career

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he won’t play for Portugal anymore, ending a career that spanned six World Cups

It was a sad ending to a lauded career that began more than two decades ago and finished with him walking out after falling out with coach Jorge Jesus.

The 41-year-old forward made the announcement in a five-minute social media video on Thursday, saying he would hand back Portugal's number seven shirt following the upcoming international fixtures.