The key facts
- Manchester United officially congratulated Ronaldo on the end of his international career
- Ronaldo announced his departure from the Portugal national team, for which he made his debut in August 2003
- During his two spells at Manchester United he won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008
The club congratulated Ronaldo on the end of his international career
English club Manchester United officially reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to end his career with the Portugal national team. The club congratulated the former forward on his international career and thanked him for the achievements with which he brought glory to his country. «All the best, Cristiano, and congratulations on an amazing international career in which you made your country proud,» reads the statement on the Mancunians' official website, which is cited by Life.ru.
Ronaldo's connection with Manchester United and the national team
Ronaldo played for Manchester United in two spells — from 2003 to 2009 and from 2021 to 2022. It was at the English club, according to the publication, that the Portuguese turned into a world football star and won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008. The footballer officially announced the end of his career with the Portugal national team; he made his debut for the national team in August 2003 and over two decades became its top scorer and record holder for the number of appearances.
