Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, returns number 7 shirt

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football after a career spanning from 2003 to 2026. In a farewell video, he declared he would return the number 7 shirt to the national team, ending a 22-year debate over the jersey. This announcement places Ronaldo and Messi on equal footing regarding their national team legacies.

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