"I wanted to continue, but I can't.
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His individual accolades include being named F… It's time," he said. (CNN)-- Three-time FIFA world player of the year Ronaldo announced his retirement from football on Monday in an emotional press conference which …
AFP | Has Lionel Messi retired from international football, and when did he retire before? Porto (Portugal) Ronaldo's strike rate alerted former England manager Sir Bobby Robson, who signed the Brazilian when he took over as Barcelona coach in 1996 and the striker continued his impressive record at the Nou Camp, scoring 47 times in 49 appearances.In 1996, at the age of 20, he became the youngest player to win Fifa's World Player of the Year title and picked up the award again 12 months later. He also scored a hat-trick against Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. However, four years later he scored four goals to help Brazil reach the final against hosts France. Ronaldo's career took him to some of Europe's top clubs, including Spanish rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid, as well as Italian neighbours AC Milan and Inter Milan.But it was on the world stage where he made the biggest impact, scoring a record total of 15 goals at three World Cups.
Injury stopped him making his debut until October, but he scored twice on his first appearance to endear himself to the fans and netted 21 more times that season to help win the La Liga title.
RONALDO'S GAMES AND GOALS
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On the domestic front, Ronaldo first moved to Europe in the 1994-95 season, joining Dutch side PSV Eindhoven from Cruzeiro, scoring 30 league goals in his first season and 12 in 13 games during an injury-hit second campaign.
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He also helped the Spanish side win another league title in 2006/07 but further injuries and a lack of fitness led to him being deemed surplus to requirements and he returned to Italy in 2007, joining AC Milan. I try to match that with good performances, goals, and help Portugal win trophies. This was probably Ronaldo's last appearance in World Cup finals for he will turn 37 in 2022. Can they retire?Cristiano Ronaldo: Lionel Messi's Argentina were beaten by Uruguay "The whole weight of the nation is on their shoulders.”Fellow ITV pundit Lee Dixon also waded into the retirement debate.“Ronaldo is the one who looks fit and motivated," he said. "I will always give my best and the Portuguese are always on my side so I thank them for their enthusiasm for me. 22 Feb 10 |
Brazilian legend Ronaldo has confirmed his retirement from football. Ronaldo drew a blank as Portgual were sent tumbling out of the World Cup by a ruthless Uruguay side.The South American side edged a thrilling last-16 clash 2-1 with Edinson Cavani scoring twice, either side of a goal from Pepe.Messi failed to sparkle as France beat them 4-3 with youngster Kylian Mbappe lighting up the tournament with a terrific brace.Messi has now been tipped to retire from international duty for a second time, having previously reversed his decision back in 2016.Who has won the most major trophies – Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?ITV pundit Gary Neville can see Ronaldo gracing the World Cup in four years time.But he thinks that Messi is more likely to call it a day in the wake of their disastrous campaign under Jorge Sampaoli.
In 2006 he scored twice in a 4-1 victory over Japan to draw level with Germany's Gerd Muller as the top scorer in World Cup finals history on 14, before breaking that record with a goal against Ghana.
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Mystery surrounded the match as Ronaldo's name was left off the teamsheet when it was issued 72 minutes before kick-off, only for an amended version to appear in time for the start of the game amid rumours of panic attacks and a dispute within the Brazilian camp. I think of an action, but I can't do it the way I want to. While both stayed tightlipped after their respective matches, Portugal coach Fernando Santos revealed his answer for Ronaldo. The latter Ronaldo, who from Portugal just a week ago had won his 3rd straight UEFA Champions League title with Real Madrid. "I have been with the national team for 16 years and I still feel the same enthusiasm as when I was 18 years old," he added. 22 Feb 10 |
As a multi-functional striker who brought a new dimension to the position, Ronaldo has been the influence for a generation of strikers that have followed. "They have been incredible players.
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By that time he had moved clubs once more, this time joining Inter for a then world-record fee of £19m. Porto (Portugal): Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he has no immediate plans to retire from international football after helping Portugal lift the inaugural Nations League on Sunday.