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Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal’s polarising icon and his bitter final act
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football at 41, ending a 23-year Portugal career with records for appearances (234) and goals (146) but a bitter final chapter. His farewell followed a public rift with coach Jorge Jesus and a mid-camp walkout, after Portugal's last-16 exit at World Cup 2026, leaving a polarising legacy.