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EXIT: Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer — one of sport’s all-time greats

Yanga Sibembe · Daily Maverick

Published 7 Nov 2026, 12:10 am·just now·1 min read

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Enigmatic Cristiano Ronaldo walks away from the international soccer arena under a bit of a cloud after clashing with the national team coach. However, the Portuguese forward’s exceptional sporting record speaks for itself.

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