Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, the Portuguese forward confirmed.
Ronaldo, who has had a storied career playing for Portugal, did not provide further details regarding his decision. He remains Portugal's all-time leading scorer and appearance maker.
His international career began in 2003, and he has since represented Portugal in multiple World Cups and European Championships, leading them to victory in Euro 2016. The exact circumstances and timeline of his departure from the national team were not immediately clear.