Cristiano Ronaldo
ON THE RECORD · 7 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“A journey that began in August 2003 and changed my life forever has come to an end.”
Cristiano Ronaldo · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-05
Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football in an Instagram video.
“I never felt it belonged to me alone, but for 23 years I had the privilege and responsibility of wearing it, defending it and carrying it with me into stadiums all around the world.”
Cristiano Ronaldo · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-05
Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football in an Instagram video.
“There were perfect afternoons and nights. There were victories I will never forget. There were defeats that still hurt to remember. I made mistakes; I suffered,”
Cristiano Ronaldo · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-05
In his farewell video, Ronaldo reflected on his international career without referencing his falling-out with coach Jorge Jesus.
“There were also moments when I couldn't give the Portuguese people what they so desperately wanted. But I never gave up. And above all I never stopped feeling proud to represent Portugal.”
Cristiano Ronaldo · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-05
In his farewell video, Ronaldo said he never stopped feeling proud to represent Portugal.
“I spent my life working to become the best player in the world. Today I realise my greatest victory was earning the honour of representing the best country in the world.”
Cristiano Ronaldo · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-05
In his farewell video, Ronaldo said his greatest victory was earning the honour of representing Portugal.
“Today the time has come to pass it on to the future. It was not an easy decision, because some decisions are not made with the mind alone - they are also made with the heart.”
Cristiano Ronaldo · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-05
Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football in an Instagram video.
“To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt of our national team,”
Cristiano Ronaldo · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-05
Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football in an Instagram video.