Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly decided to retire from international football

According to several media outlets, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly decided to end his international career after leaving Portugal's squad gathering.

Cristiano Ronaldo, joueur de football

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Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly decided to retire from international football with Portugal. According to Metro and Football365, the 41-year-old left the national team gathering after being an unused substitute against Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark.

According to the Evening Standard, the Portuguese captain reportedly stormed out of the training camp following a dispute. Sports Mole reports that he issued a lengthy statement explaining the events that led him to withdraw from the squad during the international break.

Sources

  1. MetroCristiano Ronaldo makes retirement decision after releasing explosive statement (new window)metro.co.uk
  2. Football365Cristiano Ronaldo reaches Portugal retirement decision after releasing bombshell statement (new window)football365.com
  3. Evening StandardCristiano Ronaldo makes Portugal retirement decision as stunning statement released (new window)standard.co.uk
  4. Sports MoleCristiano Ronaldo's incredible statement in full as Portugal captain confirms retirement decision (new window)sportsmole.co.uk