Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday announced his retirement from international football, ending a more than two-decade career with Portugal's national team.

A Nigerian fan’s letter on Ronaldo’s international retirement recalls school struggles, her son named after him and heartbreak at Portugal’s 2022 World Cup exit.

Portugal name Bernardo Silva captain after Cristiano Ronaldo’s international retirement, with caps-based selection rule, contenders and tributes explained.

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus admits he expected Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team despite their public fallout, revealing he had planned to recall the Al-Nassr forward before the 41-year-old announced his international retirement.