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Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international football in a video to fans.

'It was not an easy decision because some decisions are not made with the mind alone. They are also made with the heart,' Ronaldo said in a long video message on social media.

The 41-year-old footballer’s career began more than two decades ago and has ended after a falling out with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus.

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football.

<p>Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he was retiring from international football.</p> <p>The 41-year-old, who has played 234 times for Portugal and scored 146 goals, fell out with national coach Jorge Jesus last month after he refused to use him in a Nations League match. Ronaldo immediately left the team camp.</p> <p>“T

The 41-year-old said that he would “hand back the number seven shirt” after the November international break.