Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football in a post on his Instagram account this morning (November 5).
In a social media post, the 41-year-old said: "Today, the time has come to pass it on to the future. It was not an easy decision."
A 23-Year Portugal Career
Ronaldo has played for the Portugal national team for 23 years and said that the team will "always be a part of me."
He has made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146 goals.
Passing the Torch
The announcement brings an end to one of the most decorated international careers in football history, with Ronaldo citing the need to hand over to the next generation.
