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Ronaldo retires from international football
First reported Nov 5, 6:22 AM ET · Latest Nov 5, 6:52 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 5, 8:02 AM ET
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Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football, reports say, following a recent public dispute with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over playing time.
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- Reported Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football. Is this wrong?
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- “Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football.” — Deutsche Welle
- Reported The retirement announcement came weeks after a public spat with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over playing time. Is this wrong?
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- “just weeks after a public spat with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over playing time.” — Deutsche Welle
- Reported BBC Sport reviewed Ronaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international football. Is this wrong?
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- “BBC Sport looks at some of the most iconic moments from the career of Cristiano Ronaldo as he retires from international football.” — BBC News
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- New Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football. The retirement announcement came weeks after a public spat with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over playing time. BBC Sport reviewed Ronaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international football.
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- Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football — Deutsche Welle
The announcement by the footballing legend comes just weeks after a public spat with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over playing time.
- Ronaldo's most iconic moments as he retires from international football — BBC News
BBC Sport looks at some of the most iconic moments from the career of Cristiano Ronaldo as he retires from international football.
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- It is unclear whether Ronaldo will return to the national squad in the future or how his retirement will affect Portugal’s upcoming fixtures. Open
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Ronaldo, a long‑time star of Portugal’s national team, has been involved in a high‑profile disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus regarding his role in upcoming matches, which preceded his decision to quit.
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