Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement from International Soccer

• Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from the Portuguese national football team.
• He made the announcement on social media, stating he will 'hand back the No 7 shirt' after the November international break.
• Ronaldo has made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146 goals, leaving behind a legacy as the all-time leading goal-scorer and appearance maker.
• He expressed his intent to retire from international football, saying 'Portugal will always be in my heart'.
• Ronaldo's retirement concludes a remarkable era in international football, spanning six World Cups and three major trophies.