A bitter end for Ronaldo - the icon who transformed Portugal
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from Portugal’s national team after 23 years, ending a career with 146 goals in 234 appearances. His departure followed a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus over leaving training camp without permission and losing his starting place, though the article also describes Ronaldo’s long influence on Portugal and his relationships with past coaches and teammates.Key Facts
- Ronaldo’s final appearance for Portugal was against Wales on 24 September.
- He scored 146 goals in 234 games for the national team.
- Portugal sanctioned him with a 30-day suspension, which he had already served, and a fine of 255 euros for leaving training camp without permission.
- Jesus benched Ronaldo for one match and said he did not plan to start him in the next.
- Ronaldo was 19 when Portugal lost the Euro 2004 final to Greece 1-0.
- Ronaldo chose to play in a September 2005 qualifier after learning that his father had died.
- Ronaldo’s early national-team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari told him that changing his attitude could make him Portugal’s captain.
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