Portugal’s iconic forward Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final one of his storied career. The 39-year-old superstar, often hailed as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has already etched his name in history with the most goals and appearances in men’s international football — 143 goals in 225 caps. Speaking about his decision, Ronaldo emphasized that representing Portugal has always been the greatest honor of his life, but the time will soon come to pass the torch to the next generation of players. The tournament will be a fitting farewell for the footballing legend who has defined an era.
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