Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team after 234 appearances and 146 goals

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Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portugal national team after 234 appearances and 146 goals. He won the Euro 2016 and also the Nations League with the team. The retirement came after he left the team camp following disagreements with coach Jorge Jesus.

Ronaldo did not update the coach before the announcement, and announced his retirement after being suspended and apologizing. The coach rejected the claim that he was responsible for the retirement and said he had no regrets about anything.

The Portuguese Football Federation committed to noting Ronaldo's contribution, while the press conference at which the new squad was presented focused mainly on bidding him farewell.