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Ronaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international football

Ronaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international football

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo says he has ended his international career with Portugal and will continue playing for Al-Nassr. At 41, he has scored 985 career goals and hopes to reach 1,000, while his career has included major milestones at Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Key Facts

  • Ronaldo said his international career with Portugal is over.
  • He is 41 and plays for Saudi club Al-Nassr.
  • He has scored 985 career goals and is aiming to reach 1,000.
  • A 2003 friendly for Sporting against Manchester United helped prompt United to sign him for £12 million five days later.
  • Ronaldo won his first Premier League title with Manchester United in the 2006–07 season, scoring 17 league goals.
  • His 40-yard goal against Porto in 2009 won the first FIFA Puskás Award.
  • He scored the winning goal in Real Madrid's 2011 Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
  • Ronaldo became Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer in 2015 and finished with 450 goals in 438 games for the club.
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