The national team will always be your home': Portugal sends off its captain in a big celebration The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has released an official statement after the 41-year-old Al-Nasr Saudi striker Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from the national team. The federation expressed its deep gratitude to the "eternal captain" for his 23-year contribution to the team's success, calling him the main symbol of Portuguese football, an inspirational leader and the best player of all time. The FPF also emphasized that the forward's legendary legacy - 234 games and a record 146 goals for the national team - will forever remain in the history of world sport. In connection with Ronaldo's departure, the organization expressed its intention to plan and hold a large-scale farewell game, where the fans and the entire country could properly thank the captain. The Federation concluded its speech with the parting words: "Thank you for everything, Captain! The team will always be your home! Let's go to the 1000th goal! Subscribe to Alpha News VK Zen Website TikTok Facebook Instagram YouTube X.

The national team will always be your home': Portugal sends off its captain in a big celebration The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has released an official statement after the 41-year-old Al-Nasr Saudi striker Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from the national team. The federation expressed its deep gratitude to the "eternal captain" for his 23-year contribution to the team's success, calling him the main symbol of Portuguese football, an inspirational leader and the best player of all time. The FPF also emphasized that the forward's legendary legacy - 234 games and a record 146 goals for the national team - will forever remain in the history of world sport. In connection with Ronaldo's departure, the organization expressed its intention to plan and hold a large-scale farewell game, where the fans and the entire country could properly thank the captain. The Federation concluded its speech with the parting words: "Thank you for everything, Captain! The team will always be your home! Let's go to the 1000th goal! Subscribe to Alpha News VK Zen Website TikTok Facebook Instagram YouTube X.