The 40-year-old player posted a video on social media revealing that he will no longer represent the team.

With 146 goals in 234 appearances, the Portugal captain retires as the country's most-capped player and highest goalscorer in international football history.

Prime Minister reaction

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro thanked Cristiano Ronaldo for everything he has done for Portugal, stating that he "will continue to be Portugal in the world", in a message posted on social media platform X.

"TH A N K Y O U. What you have done on the pitch for Portugal will echo throughout eternity. And now, off the pitch, you will continue to be Portugal in the world," Luís Montenegro wrote.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, announced his retirement from the Portuguese national football team in a video shared on his social media accounts, on the eve of the announcement of the squad for the final Nations League matches.

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