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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal
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- Background
Cristiano Ronaldo makes his Portugal debut in a friendly against Kazakhstan
On 20 August 2003, an 18-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo made his senior Portugal debut in a friendly win over Kazakhstan.
- Background
Portugal beat France 1-0 to win Euro 2016 with Ronaldo as captain
Portugal beat hosts France 1-0 after extra time in Paris on 10 July 2016, winning their first major international title.
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal after 23 years, 234 games and 146 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo has ended his international career. After more than 23 years with Portugal, the forward leaves with 234 caps and 146 goals.