Euro Leagues - What legacy does Cristiano Ronaldo leave on the international stage?
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After over 200 caps, 140 goals, and 23 years, Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the Portuguese national team. John Bennett is joined by Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, The Athletic’s James Horncastle, and Portuguese journalist Jose Carlos Freitas to react to the news of Ronaldo’s retirement, the reaction in Portugal, whether it comes as a surprise, and the comparisons with Lionel Messi. Could Jorge Jesus have been sacked following the fallout of Ronaldo being benched in the Nations League? And will there be another Ronaldo trying to break into the international team in years to come?
TIME CODES
00:00 Intro
00:20 James at the Milan derby
03:40 Ronaldo retires from Portugal
08:20 Would he have been in the next squad?
10:00 Reaction in Portugal
18:00 Ronaldo’s international career
21:50 The relationship with Portugal
25:30 Could he be a future manager?
27:30 The future of Portugal
Published on Thursday, 5th November 2026.
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